Antimicrobial Compounds And Methods Of Making And Using The Same

ABSTRACT

The present disclosure relates generally to the field of antimicrobial compounds and to methods of making and using them. These compounds are useful for treating, preventing, reducing the risk of, and delaying the onset of microbial infections in humans and animals.

CLAIM OF PRIORITY

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/131,751, filed Mar. 11, 2015. The entire contents of the foregoingare hereby incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND

Since the discovery of penicillin in the 1920s and streptomycin in the1940s, many new compounds have been discovered or specifically designedfor use as antibiotic agents. It was once thought that infectiousdiseases could be completely controlled or eradicated with the use ofsuch therapeutic agents. However, such views have been challengedbecause strains of cells or microorganisms resistant to currentlyeffective therapeutic agents continue to evolve. Almost every antibioticagent developed for clinical use has ultimately encountered problemswith the emergence of resistant bacteria. For example, resistant strainsof Gram-positive bacteria such as methicillin-resistant staphylococci,penicillin-resistant streptococci, and vancomycin-resistant enterococcihave developed. Resistant bacteria can cause serious and even fatalresults for infected patients. See, e.g., Lowry, F. D. “AntimicrobialResistance: The Example of Staphylococcus aureus,” J. Clin. Invest.,vol. 111, no. 9, pp. 1265-1273 (2003); and Gold, H. S. and Moellering,R. C., Jr., “Antimicrobial-Drug Resistance,” N. Engl. J. Med., vol. 335,pp. 1445-53 (1996).

The discovery and development of new antibacterial agents have been fordecades a major focus of many pharmaceutical companies. Nonetheless, inmore recent years there has been an exodus from this area of researchand drug development resulting in very few new antibiotics entering themarket. This lack of new antibiotics is particularly disturbing,especially at a time when bacterial resistance to current therapies isincreasing both in the hospital and community settings.

One approach to developing new antimicrobial compounds is to designmodulators, for example, inhibitors, of bacterial ribosome function. Bymodulating or inhibiting bacterial ribosome function, antimicrobialcompounds could interfere with essential processes such as RNAtranslation and protein synthesis, thereby providing an antimicrobialeffect. In fact, some antibiotic compounds such as erythromycin,clindamycin, and linezolid are known to bind to the ribosome.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates generally to the field of antimicrobialcompounds and to methods of making and using them. These compounds andtautomers thereof are useful for treating, preventing, reducing the riskof, or delaying the onset of microbial infections in humans and animals.The present disclosure also provides pharmaceutically acceptable salts,esters, and prodrugs of these compounds and tautomers.

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a compound of Formula(A):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer,

wherein:

is a single or a double bond;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

Z is O, CH₂, NR₁₁, or S(O)_(p);

W is N(R₅) or C(R₅)(R_(5′));

R₁ is H, (C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,halogen, or —NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, andheterocycloalkyl are optionally substituted with one or more R₁₂; or

R₁ and R₂ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached forma (C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl;

R₂ is —F, —Cl, —CF₃, —SCF₃, or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H or —NO₂;

R₄ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, halogen, or —NO₂;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

R_(5′) is H; or

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂,—CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NHheteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl are optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; or

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatomsoptionally substituted with one or more R₉; or

when W is N(R₅), R₆ and W together with the Z atom connecting W and thecarbon atom to which R₆ is attached, form a 5- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatoms optionally substitutedwith one or more R₉;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

each R₇ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, —OH, or —NH₂;

each R₈ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo,—NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHheterocycloalkyl,or —NHheteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents independently selected from —NHC(NH)NH₂,—OH, and —NH₂;

each R₁₀ is independently —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃)alkoxy or halogen;

R₁₁ is H, —NHC(NH)NH₂, —C(O)H, —C(O)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —C(O)O(C₁-C₄) alkyl,(C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₃-C₆) cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl, wherein the(C₁-C₄) alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from —OH, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, —NH₂, and —NHC(NH)NH₂;

each R₁₂ is independently selected from (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl, halogen, —OH, —NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₄) alkyl,—N((C₁-C₄) alkyl)₂, and oxo;

R₁₃ is —CH₃, —CH═CH₂, —CF₃, —CH₂F, or —CH₂OH;

R_(13′) is H or —CH₃;

n is 1 or 2;

each p is independently 0, 1, or 2; and

provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H orF, R₃ is H, R₅ is methyl, and R₆ is H, then R₄ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃)alkenyl, F, I, or —NO₂.

In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a compound of Formula(I):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer

wherein:

is a single or a double bond;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

Z is O, CH₂, NR₁₁, or S(O)_(p);

R₁ is H, (C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,halogen, —NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, andheterocycloalkyl are optionally substituted with one or more R₁₂; or

R₁ and R₂ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached forma (C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl;

R₂ is —F, —Cl, —CF₃, —SCF₃, or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H or —NO₂;

R₄ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, halogen, or —NO₂;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; or

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatomsoptionally substituted with one or more R₉;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

each R₇ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, —OH, or —NH₂;

each R₈ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo,—NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl,NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NHheteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from —OH and —NH₂;

each R₁₀ is independently —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃)alkoxy or halogen;

R₁₁ is H, —NHC(NH)NH₂, —C(O)H, —C(O)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —C(O)O(C₁-C₄) alkyl,(C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₃-C₆) cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl, wherein the(C₁-C₄) alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from —OH, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, —NH₂, and —NHC(NH)NH₂;

each R₁₂ is independently selected from (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl, halogen, —OH, —NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₄) alkyl,—N((C₁-C₄) alkyl)₂, and oxo;

R₁₃ is —CH₃, —CH═CH₂, —CF₃, —CH₂F, or —CH₂OH;

R_(13′) is H or —CH₃;

n is 1 or 2;

each p is independently 0, 1, or 2; and

provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃is H, R₅ is methyl, and R₆ is H, then R₄ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃)alkenyl, halogen, or —NO₂.

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a compound of Formula B:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer

wherein:

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —NHS(O)₂(C₁-C₃)alkyl, or heterocycloalkyl;

Z is O, CH₂, or NR₁₁.

R₁ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN, or —NO₂,wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy areoptionally substituted with one or more R₁₂;

R₂ is halogen, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —S(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, or —O(C₁-C₃)haloalkyl;

R₃ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN, or —NO₂,wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy areoptionally substituted with one or more R₁₂;

R₅ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN or —NO₂,wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy areoptionally substituted with one or more R₁₂;

R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, or —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₃)alkyl is optionally substituted with at least one —NHC(NH)NH₂,—NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, —OH, —S(O)₂NH₂, C(O)NH₂,—NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, or —N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂;

R₁₁ is H or (C₁-C₄) alkyl;

each R₁₂ is independently selected from halogen, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, —OH,—NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂, and oxo;

R₁₃ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, —(C₃-C₅)cycloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl,—O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN or —NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl, and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy are optionally substituted with oneor more R₁₂; and

R₁₄ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN, or —NO₂.

In one aspect the present disclosure provides a compound of Formula B-1:

In one aspect the present disclosure provides a compound of Formula B-2:

In one aspect the present disclosure provides a compound of Formula C:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer,

wherein:

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHC(O)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, or —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃)alkyl;

Z is O, CH₂, or NR₁₁.

R₁ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN or —NO₂,wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy areoptionally substituted with one or more R₁₂;

R₂ is halogen, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —S(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, or —O(C₁-C₃)haloalkyl;

R₃ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN, or —NO₂,wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy areoptionally substituted with one or more R₁₂;

R₅ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN, or —NO₂,wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy areoptionally substituted with one or more R₁₂;

R_(A) is heteroaryl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH-heteroaryl or (C₁-C₃)alkylene-heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with atleast one R₁₂;

R₁₁ is H or (C₁-C₃) alkyl;

each R₁₂ is independently selected from halogen, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, —OH, —NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂, and oxo;

R₁₃ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, —(C₃-C₅)cycloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl,—O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN, or —NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl, and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy are optionally substituted with oneor more R₁₂; and

R₁₄ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN, or —NO₂.

In one aspect the present disclosure provides a compound of Formula C-1:

In one aspect the present disclosure provides a compound of Formula C-2:

In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a compound ofFormula (II):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X′ is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(NH)CH₃,—NHheteroaryl, or -heteroaryl;

each Y′ is independently CH₂ or NH;

Z′ is O, NH, or CH₂;

R_(5′) is H or CH₃;

R_(6′) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, whereinthe alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from halogen, —NHC(NH)NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl; or

R_(5′) and R_(6′) together with the carbon atoms to which they areattached and the Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatoms optionallysubstituted with one or more R₁₀₁;

R₅₀ is H or —C(NH)NH₂;

R₆₀ is H or (C₁-C₅) alkyl, wherein the alkyl optionally substituted withone or more substituents independently selected from (C₁-C₂) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₁-C₂) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₂) hydroxyalkyl, and —NH₂;

each R₁₀₁ is independently selected from (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl,halogen, —NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl wherein the alkyl is optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected from—NH₂ and —NHC(NH)NH₂;

r is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and

s is 0 or 1.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a compound ofFormula (III):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein:

each Y′ is independently CH₂ or NH₂;

R₇₀ is H or —C(NH)NH₂;

R₈₀ is H or (C₁-C₅) alkyl, wherein the alkyl optionally substituted withone or more substituents independently selected from (C₁-C₂) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₁-C₂) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₂) hydroxyalkyl, and —NH₂;

o is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and

q is 0 or 1.

In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and acompound of the present disclosure or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, or ester of said compound or tautomer.

In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating a microbial infection comprising administering to a subject inneed thereof an effective amount of a compound of the presentdisclosure, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, or ester of said compound or tautomer.

In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method ofpreventing a microbial infection comprising administering to a subjectin need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the presentdisclosure, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, or ester of said compound or tautomer.

In yet another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method ofreducing the risk of a microbial infection comprising administering to asubject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the presentdisclosure, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, or ester of said compound or tautomer.

In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method ofdelaying the onset of a microbial infection comprising administering toa subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of thepresent disclosure, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, or ester of said compound or tautomer.

In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to the use of acompound of the present disclosure, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, or ester of said compound or tautomer,in the manufacture of a medicament for treating, preventing, or reducinga microbial infection in a subject.

In yet another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a compound foruse in a method for treating, preventing, reducing the risk of, and/ordelaying the onset of a microbial infection in a subject, wherein thecompound is selected from a compound of the present disclosure, or atautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or ester ofsaid compound or tautomer.

In addition, the disclosure provides methods of synthesizing theforegoing compounds and tautomers thereof, and pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts, esters and prodrugs of said compounds and tautomers.Following synthesis, an effective amount of one or more of the compoundsor tautomers thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters orprodrugs of said compounds or tautomers can be formulated with apharmaceutically acceptable carrier for administration to a human oranimal for use as antimicrobial agents, particularly as antibacterialagents. In certain embodiments, the compounds of the present disclosureare useful for treating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delayingthe onset of microbial infections or for the manufacture of a medicamentfor treating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset ofmicrobial infections.

Accordingly, the compounds or tautomers thereof, or pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs of said compounds or tautomers ortheir formulations can be administered, for example, via oral,parenteral, intravenous, otic, ophthalmic, nasal, or topical routes, toprovide an effective amount of the compound or tautomer thereof, orpharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug of said compound ortautomer to the human or animal.

The foregoing and other aspects and embodiments of the disclosure can bemore fully understood by reference to the following detailed descriptionand claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure utilizes a structure based drug design approachfor discovering and developing new antimicrobial agents. This approachstarts with a high resolution X-ray crystal of a ribosome to design newclasses of antimicrobial compounds having specific chemical structures,ribosome binding characteristics, and antimicrobial activity. Thisstructure based drug discovery approach is described in the followingpublication: Franceschi, F. and Duffy, E. M., “Structure-based drugdesign meets the ribosome”, Biochemical Pharmacology, vol. 71, pp.1016-1025 (2006).

Based on this structure based drug design approach, the presentdisclosure describes new chemical classes of antimicrobial compoundsuseful for treating bacterial infections in humans and animals. Withoutbeing limited by theories, these compounds are believed to inhibitbacterial ribosome function by binding to the ribosome. By takingadvantage of these ribosome binding sites, the antimicrobial compoundsof the present disclosure can provide better activity, especiallyagainst resistant strains of bacteria, than currently availableantibiotic compounds.

The present disclosure therefore fills an important ongoing need for newantimicrobial agents, particularly for antimicrobial agents, havingactivity against resistant pathogenic bacterial organisms.

The present disclosure provides a family of compounds or tautomersthereof, that can be used as antimicrobial agents, more particularly asantibacterial agents.

The present disclosure also includes pharmaceutically acceptable salts,esters, and prodrugs of said compounds and tautomers.

The compounds or tautomers thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptablesalts, esters, or prodrugs of said compounds or tautomers disclosedherein can have asymmetric centers. Compounds or tautomers thereof, orpharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs of said compoundsor tautomers of the present disclosure containing an asymmetricallysubstituted atom can be isolated in optically active or racemic forms.It is well known in the art how to prepare optically active forms, suchas by resolution of racemic forms or by synthesis from optically activestarting materials. Many geometric isomers of olefins, C═N double bonds,and the like can also be present in the compounds or tautomers thereof,or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs of saidcompounds or tautomers disclosed herein, and all such stable isomers arecontemplated in the present disclosure. Cis and trans geometric isomersof the compounds or tautomers thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptablesalts, esters, or prodrugs of said compounds or tautomers of the presentdisclosure are described and can be isolated as a mixture of isomers oras separate isomeric forms. All chiral, diastereomeric, racemic, andgeometric isomeric forms of a structure are intended, unless specificstereochemistry or isomeric form is specifically indicated. Allprocesses used to prepare compounds or tautomers thereof, orpharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs of said compoundsor tautomers of the present disclosure and intermediates made herein areconsidered to be part of the present disclosure. All tautomers of shownor described compounds are also considered to be part of the presentdisclosure. Furthermore, the disclosure also includes metabolites of thecompounds disclosed herein.

The disclosure also comprehends isotopically-labeled compounds ortautomers thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, orprodrugs of said compounds or tautomers, which are identical to thoserecited in formulae of the disclosure, but for the replacement of one ormore atoms by an atom having an atomic mass or mass number differentfrom the atomic mass or mass number most commonly found in nature.Examples of isotopes that can be incorporated into compounds ortautomers thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, orprodrugs of said compounds or tautomers of the disclosure includeisotopes of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, fluorine, such as ³H, ¹¹C, ¹⁴Cand ¹⁸F.

The compounds of the present disclosure or tautomers thereof, orpharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs of said compoundsor tautomers that contain the aforementioned isotopes and/or isotopes ofother atoms are within the scope of the present disclosure.Isotopically-labeled compounds or tautomers thereof, or pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs of said compounds or tautomers ofthe present disclosure, for example, those into which radioactiveisotopes such as ³H and ¹⁴C are incorporated, are useful in drug and/orsubstrate tissue distribution assays. Tritium, i.e., ³H, and carbon-14,i.e., ¹⁴C, isotopes are are particularly preferred due to their ease ofpreparation and detectability. ¹¹C and ¹⁸F isotopes are particularlyuseful in PET (positron emission tomography). PET is useful in brainimaging. Further, substitution with heavier isotopes such as deuterium,i.e., ²H, can afford certain therapeutic advantages resulting fromgreater metabolic stability, i.e., increased in vivo half-life orreduced dosage requirements and, hence, may be preferred in somecircumstances. Isotopically labeled compounds or tautomers thereof, orpharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs of said compoundsor tautomers having a formula of the disclosed herein can generally beprepared as described in the procedures, Schemes and/or in the Examplesdisclosed herein, by substituting a non-isotopically labeled reagentwith a readily available isotopically labeled reagent. In oneembodiment, the compounds or tautomers thereof, or pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs of said compounds or tautomersdisclosed herein are not isotopically labeled.

When any variable (e.g., R) occurs more than one time in any constituentor formulae of the disclosed herein, its definition at each occurrenceis independent of its definition at every other occurrence. Thus, forexample, if a group is shown to be substituted with one or more Rmoieties, then R at each occurrence is selected independently from thedefinition of R. Also, combinations of substituents and/or variables arepermissible, but only if such combinations result in stable compoundswithin a designated atom's normal valence.

A chemical structure showing a dotted line representation for a chemicalbond indicates that the bond is optionally present. For example, adotted line drawn next to a solid single bond indicates that the bondcan be either a single bond or a double bond.

When a bond to a substituent is shown to cross a bond connecting twoatoms in a ring, then such substituent can be bonded to any atom on thering. When a substituent is listed without indicating the atom via whichsuch substituent is bonded to the rest of the compound of a givenformula, then such substituent can be bonded via any atom in suchsubstituent. Combinations of substituents and/or variables arepermissible, but only if such combinations result in stable compounds.

In cases wherein compounds of the present disclosure, or tautomersthereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs ofsaid compounds or tautomers thereof, contain nitrogen atoms, these,where appropriate, can be converted to N-oxides by treatment with anoxidizing agent (e.g., meta-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (mCPBA) and/orhydrogen peroxides). Thus, shown and claimed nitrogen atoms areconsidered to cover both the shown nitrogen and its N-oxide (N→O)derivative, as appropriate. In some embodiments, the present disclosurerelates to N-oxides of the compounds or tautomers thereof, orpharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs of said compoundsor tautomers disclosed herein.

One approach to developing improved anti-proliferative andanti-infective agents is to provide modulators (for example, inhibitors)of ribosome function.

Ribosomes are ribonucleoproteins, which are present in both prokaryotesand eukaryotes. Ribosomes are the cellular organelles responsible forprotein synthesis. During gene expression, ribosomes translate thegenetic information encoded in a messenger RNA into protein (Garrett etal. (2000) “The Ribosome: Structure, Function, Antibiotics and CellularInteractions,” American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C.).

Ribosomes comprise two nonequivalent ribonucleoprotein subunits. Thelarger subunit (also known as the “large ribosomal subunit”) is abouttwice the size of the smaller subunit (also known as the “smallribosomal subunit”). The small ribosomal subunit binds messenger RNA(mRNA) and mediates the interactions between mRNA and transfer RNA(tRNA) anticodons on which the fidelity of translation depends. Thelarge ribosomal subunit catalyzes peptide bond formation, i.e., thepeptidyl-transferase reaction of protein synthesis, and includes, atleast, three different tRNA binding sites known as the aminoacyl,peptidyl, and exit sites. The aminoacyl site or A-site accommodates theincoming aminoacyl-tRNA that is to contribute its amino acid to thegrowing peptide chain. Also, the A space of the A-site is important. Thepeptidyl site or P-site accommodates the peptidyl-tRNA complex, i.e.,the tRNA with its amino acid that is part of the growing peptide chain.The exit or E-site accommodates the deacylated tRNA after it has donatedits amino acid to the growing polypeptide chain.

1. Definitions

“Isomerism” means compounds that have identical molecular formulae butthat differ in the nature or the sequence of bonding of their atoms orin the arrangement of their atoms in space. Isomers that differ in thearrangement of their atoms in space are termed “stereoisomers”.Stereoisomers that are not mirror images of one another are termed“diastereoisomers”, and stereoisomers that are non-superimposable mirrorimages are termed “enantiomers”, or sometimes optical isomers. A carbonatom bonded to four nonidentical substituents is termed a “chiralcenter”.

“Chiral isomer” means a compound with at least one chiral center. Acompound with one chiral center has two enantiomeric forms of oppositechirality and may exist either as an individual enantiomer or as amixture of enantiomers. A mixture containing equal amounts of individualenantiomeric forms of opposite chirality is termed a “racemic mixture”.A compound that has more than one chiral center has 2^(n-1) enantiomericpairs, where n is the number of chiral centers. Compounds with more thanone chiral center may exist as either an individual diastereomer or as amixture of diastereomers, termed a “diastereomeric mixture”. When onechiral center is present, a stereoisomer may be characterized by theabsolute configuration (R or S) of that chiral center. Absoluteconfiguration refers to the arrangement in space of the substituentsattached to the chiral center. The substituents attached to the chiralcenter under consideration are ranked in accordance with the SequenceRule of Cahn, Ingold and Prelog. (Cahn et al, Angew. Chem. Inter. Edit.1966, 5, 385; errata 511; Cahn et al., Angew. Chem. 1966, 78, 413; Cahnand Ingold, J. Chem. Soc. 1951 (London), 612; Cahn et al., Experientia1956, 12, 81; Cahn, J., Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 116).

“Geometric isomers” means the diastereomers that owe their existence tohindered rotation about double bonds. These configurations aredifferentiated in their names by the prefixes cis and trans, or Z and E,which indicate that the groups are on the same or opposite side of thedouble bond in the molecule according to the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog rules.

Further, the compounds discussed in this application include all atropicisomers thereof. “Atropic isomers” are a type of stereoisomer in whichthe atoms of two isomers are arranged differently in space. Atropicisomers owe their existence to a restricted rotation caused by hindranceof rotation of large groups about a central bond. Such atropic isomerstypically exist as a mixture, however, as a result of recent advances inchromatography techniques, it has been possible to separate mixtures oftwo atropic isomers in select cases.

Some compounds of the present disclosure can exist in a tautomeric formwhich is also intended to be encompassed within the scope of the presentdisclosure. “Tautomers” refers to compounds whose structures differmarkedly in the arrangement of atoms, but which exist in easy and rapidequilibrium. It is to be understood that compounds of present disclosuremay be depicted as different tautomers. It should also be understoodthat when compounds have tautomeric forms, all tautomeric forms areintended to be within the scope of the disclosure, and the naming of thecompounds does not exclude any tautomeric form.

The compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and prodrugs ofthe present disclosure can exist in one or more tautomeric forms,including the enol and imine form, and the keto and enamine form andgeometric isomers and mixtures thereof. All such tautomeric forms areincluded within the scope of the present disclosure. Tautomers exist asmixtures of a tautomeric set in solution. In solid form, usually onetautomer predominates. Even though one tautomer may be described, thepresent disclosure includes all tautomers of the compounds disclosedherein.

A tautomer is one of two or more structural isomers that exist inequilibrium and are readily converted from one isomeric form to another.This reaction results in the formal migration of a hydrogen atomaccompanied by a shift of adjacent conjugated double bonds. In solutionswhere tautomerization is possible, a chemical equilibrium of thetautomers can be reached. The exact ratio of the tautomers depends onseveral factors, including temperature, solvent, and pH. The concept oftautomers that are interconvertible by tautomerizations is calledtautomerism.

Of the various types of tautomerism that are possible, two are commonlyobserved. In keto-enol tautomerism, a simultaneous shift of electronsand a hydrogen atom occurs. Ring-chain tautomerism, exhibited by glucoseand other sugars, arises as a result of the aldehyde group (—CHO) in asugar chain molecule reacting with one of the hydroxy groups (—OH) inthe same molecule to give it a cyclic (ring-shaped) form.

Tautomerizations are catalyzed by: Base: 1. deprotonation; 2. formationof a delocalized anion (e.g. an enolate); 3. protonation at a differentposition of the anion; Acid: 1. protonation; 2. formation of adelocalized cation; 3. deprotonation at a different position adjacent tothe cation.

Common tautomeric pairs include: ketone-enol, amide-nitrile,lactam-lactim, amide-imidic acid tautomerism in heterocyclic rings(e.g., in the nucleobases guanine, thymine, and cytosine), amine-enamineand enamine-enamine. Examples below are included for illustrativepurposes, and the present disclosure is not limited to the examples:

The terms “crystal polymorphs” or “polymorphs” or “crystal forms” meanscrystal structures in which a compound (or salt or solvate thereof) cancrystallize in different crystal packing arrangements, all of which havethe same elemental composition. Different crystal forms usually havedifferent X-ray diffraction patterns, infrared spectra, melting points,density, hardness, crystal shape, optical and electrical properties,stability, and solubility. Recrystallization solvent, rate ofcrystallization, storage temperature, and other factors may cause onecrystal form to dominate over another crystal form. Crystal polymorphsof the compounds can be prepared by crystallization under differentconditions.

The term “substituted,” as used herein, means that any one or morehydrogens on the designated atom, usually a carbon, oxygen, or nitrogenatom, is replaced with a selection from the indicated group, providedthat the designated atom's normal valency is not exceeded, and that thesubstitution results in a stable compound. When a substituent is keto oroxo (i.e., ═O), then 2 hydrogens on the atom are replaced. Ring doublebonds, as used herein, are double bonds that are formed between twoadjacent ring atoms (e.g., C═C, C═N, N═N, etc.). Substituents caninclude, for example, —(C₁₋₉ alkyl) optionally substituted with one ormore of hydroxyl, —NH₂, —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), and —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂; —(C₁₋₉haloalkyl); a halide; a hydroxyl; a carbonyl [such as —C(O)OR, and—C(O)R]; a thiocarbonyl [such as —C(S)OR, —C(O)SR, and —C(S)R]; —(C₁₋₉alkoxyl) optionally substituted with one or more of halide, hydroxyl,—NH₂, —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), and —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂; —OPO(OH)₂; a phosphonate[such as —PO(OH)₂ and —PO(OR′)₂]; —OPO(OR′)R″; —NRR′; —C(O)NRR′;—C(NR)NR′R″; —C(NR′)R″; a cyano; a nitro; an azido; —SH; —S—R;—OSO₂(OR); a sulfonate [such as —SO₂(OH) and —SO₂(OR)]; —SO₂NR′R″; and—SO₂R; in which each occurrence of R, R′ and R″ are independentlyselected from H, —(C₁₋₉ alkyl), C₆₋₁₀ aryl optionally substituted withfrom 1-3R′″, 5-10 membered heteroaryl having from 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from N, O, and S and optionally substituted withfrom 1-3 R′″, C₃₋₇ carbocyclyl optionally substituted with from 1-3 R′″,and 3-8 membered heterocyclyl having from 1-4 heteroatoms independentlyselected from N, O, and S and optionally substituted with from 1-3 R′″;wherein each R′″ is independently selected from —(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —(C₁₋₆haloalkyl), a halide (e.g., F), a hydroxyl, —C(O)OR, —C(O)R, —(C₁₋₆alkoxyl), —NRR′, —C(O)NRR′, and a cyano, in which each occurrence of Rand R′ is independently selected from H and —(C₁₋₆ alkyl). In someembodiments, the substituent is selected from —(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —(C₁₋₆haloalkyl), a halide (e.g., F), a hydroxyl, —C(O)OR, —C(O)R, —(C₁₋₆alkoxyl), —NRR′, —C(O)NRR′, and a cyano, in which each occurrence of Rand R′ is independently selected from H and —(C₁₋₆ alkyl).

As used herein, “alkyl” is intended to include both branched andstraight-chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon groups having thespecified number of carbon atoms. For example C₁₋₄ is intended toinclude C₁, C₂, C₃, and C₄ C₁₋₆ alkyl is intended to include C₁, C₂, C₃,C₄, C₅, and C₆ alkyl groups and C₁₋₈ is intended to include C₁, C₂, C₃,C₄, C₅, C₆, C₇, and C₈. Some examples of alkyl include, but are notlimited to, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl,t-butyl, n-pentyl, s-pentyl, n-hexyl, n-heptyl, and n-octyl.

As used herein, “alkenyl” is intended to include hydrocarbon chains ofeither straight or branched configuration and one or more unsaturatedcarbon-carbon bonds that can occur in any stable point along the chain,such as ethenyl and propenyl. For example C₂₋₆ alkenyl is intended toinclude C₂, C₃, C₄, C₅, and C₆ alkenyl groups and C₂₋₈ alkenyl isintended to include C₂, C₃, C₄, C₅, C₆, C₇, and C₈.

As used herein, “alkynyl” is intended to include hydrocarbon chains ofeither straight or branched configuration and one or more triplecarbon-carbon bonds that can occur in any stable point along the chain,such as ethynyl and propynyl. For example, C₂₋₆ alkynyl is intended toinclude C₂, C₃, C₄, C₅, and C₆ alkynyl groups and C₂₋₈ alkynyl isintended to include C₂, C₃, C₄, C₅, C₆, C₇, and C₈.

As used herein, “alkylene” is intended to include moieties which arediradicals, i.e., having two points of attachment. A non-limitingexample of such an alkylene moiety is —CH₂CH₂—, i.e., a C₂ alkyl groupthat is covalently bonded via each terminal carbon atom to the remainderof the molecule. The alkylene diradicals are also known as “alkylenyl”radicals. Alkylene groups can be saturated or unsaturated (e.g.,containing —CH═CH— or —C≡C— subunits), at one or several positions. Insome embodiments, alkylene groups include 1 to 9 carbon atoms (forexample, 1 to 6 carbon atoms, 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or 1 to 2 carbonatoms). Some examples of alkylene groups include, but are not limitedto, methylene, ethylene, n-propylene, iso-propylene, n-butylene,iso-butylene, sec-butylene, tert-butylene, n-pentylene, iso-pentylene,sec-pentylene, and neo-pentylene.

As used herein, “cycloalkyl” is intended to include saturated orunsaturated nonaromatic ring groups, such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, orcyclopentyl. C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl is intended to include C₃, C₄, C₅, C₆, C₇,and C₈ cycloalkyl groups. Cycloalkyls may include include multiplespiro- or fused rings.

As used herein, the term “heterocycloalkyl” refers to a saturated orunsaturated nonaromatic 3-8 membered monocyclic, 7-12 membered bicyclic(fused, bridged, or spiro rings), or 11-14 membered tricyclic ringsystem (fused, bridged, or spiro rings) having one or more heteroatoms(such as O, N, S, or Se), unless specified otherwise. A heterocycloalkylgroup containing a fused aromatic ring can be attached through anyring-forming atom including a ring-forming atom of the fused aromaticring. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a monocyclic 4-6membered heterocycloalkyl having 1 or 2 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur and having one or moreoxidized ring members. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is amonocyclic or bicyclic 4-10 membered heterocycloalkyl having 1, 2, 3, or4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfurand having one or more oxidized ring members. Examples ofheterocycloalkyl groups include, but are not limited to, piperidinyl,piperazinyl, pyrrolidinyl, dioxanyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, isoindolinyl,indolinyl, imidazolidinyl, pyrazolidinyl, oxazolidinyl, isoxazolidinyl,triazolidinyl, tetrahyrofuranyl, oxiranyl, azetidinyl, oxetanyl,thietanyl, 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridinyl, tetrahydropyranyl,dihydropyranyl, pyranyl, morpholinyl, 1,4-diazepanyl, 1,4-oxazepanyl,2-oxa-5-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl, 2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl,2-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.3]heptanyl, 2,6-diazaspiro[3.3]heptanyl,1,4-dioxa-8-azaspiro[4.5]decanyl and the like.

The term “optionally substituted alkyl” refers to unsubstituted alkyl oralkyl having designated substituents replacing one or more hydrogenatoms on one or more carbons of the hydrocarbon backbone. Suchsubstituents can include, for example, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, halogen,hydroxyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, arylcarbonyloxy, alkoxycarbonyloxy,aryloxycarbonyloxy, carboxylate, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl,alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl,alkylthiocarbonyl, alkoxyl, phosphate, phosphonato, phosphinato, amino(including alkylamino, dialkylamino, arylamino, diarylamino andalkylarylamino), acylamino (including alkylcarbonylamino,arylcarbonylamino, carbamoyl and ureido), amidino, imino, sulfhydryl,alkylthio, arylthio, thiocarboxylate, sulfates, alkylsulfinyl,sulfonato, sulfamoyl, sulfonamido, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, azido,heterocyclyl, alkylaryl, or an aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety.

An “arylalkyl” or an “aralkyl” moiety is an alkyl substituted with anaryl (e.g., phenylmethyl (benzyl)). An “alkylaryl” moiety is an arylsubstituted with an alkyl (e.g., methylphenyl).

As used herein, “amine” or “amino” refers to unsubstituted —NH₂ unlessotherwise specified.

The term “alkylamino” as used herein refers to an amino or —NH₂ groupwhere one of the hydrogens have been replaced with an alkyl group, asdefined herein above, i.e., —NH(alkyl). Example of alkylamino groupsinclude, but are not limited to, methylamino (i.e., —NH(CH₃)),ethylamino, propylamino, iso-propylamino, butylamino, sec-butylamino,tert-butylamino, etc.

The term “dialkylamino” as used herein refers to an amino or —NH₂ groupwhere both of the hydrogens have been replaced with alkyl groups, asdefined herein above, i.e., —N(alkyl)₂. The alkyl groups on the aminogroup can be the same or different alkyl groups. Example of alkylaminogroups include, but are not limited to, dimethylamino (i.e., —N(CH₃)₂),diethylamino, dipropylamino, diiso-propylamino, di-n-butylamino,di-sec-butylamino, di-tert-butylamino, methyl(ethyl)amino,methyl(butylamino), etc.

As used herein, “halo” or “halogen” refers to fluoro, chloro, bromo, andiodo substituents.

As used herein, “haloalkyl” is intended to include both branched andstraight-chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon groups having thespecified number of carbon atoms, substituted with one or more halogen(for example —C_(v)F_(w)H_(2v−w+1) wherein v=1 to 3 and w=1 to (2v+1)).Examples of haloalkyl include, but are not limited to, trifluoromethyl,trichloromethyl, pentafluoroethyl, and pentachloroethyl.

The term “haloalkoxy” as used herein refers to an alkoxy group, asdefined herein, which is substituted one or more halogen. Examples ofhaloalkoxy groups include, but are not limited to, trifluoromethoxy,difluoromethoxy, pentafluoroethoxy, trichloromethoxy, etc.

As used herein, “haloalkenyl” is intended to include both branched andstraight-chain unsaturated hydrocarbon groups having the specifiednumber of carbon atoms, substituted with one or more halogen. Examplesof haloalkyl include, but are not limited to, —CH═CHF, —CH═CHCl,—CH═CF₂, —CH═CCl₂, CH₂CH═CHF, CH₂CH═CHCl, CH₂CH═CF₂, and CH₂CH═CCl₂.

As used herein, “alkoxyl” or “alkoxy” refers to an alkyl group asdefined above with the indicated number of carbon atoms attached throughan oxygen bridge. C₁₋₆ alkoxy, is intended to include C₁, C₂, C₃, C₄,C₅, and C₆ alkoxy groups. C₁₋₈ alkoxy, is intended to include C₁, C₂,C₃, C₄, C₅, C₆, C₇, and C₈ alkoxy groups. Examples of alkoxy include,but are not limited to, methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, i-propoxy, n-butoxy,s-butoxy, t-butoxy, n-pentoxy, s-pentoxy, n-heptoxy, and n-octoxy.

As used herein, “alkylthio” refers to an alkyl group as defined abovewith the indicated number of carbon atoms attached through a sulfurbridge. C₁₋₆ alkylthio, is intended to include C₁, C₂, C₃, C₄, C₅, andC₆ alkylthio groups. C₁₋₈ alkylthio, is intended to include C₁, C₂, C₃,C₄, C₅, C₆, C₇, and C₈ alkylthio groups.

As used herein, “aryl” includes groups with aromaticity, including“conjugated,” or multicyclic systems with at least one aromatic ring anddo not contain any heteroatom in the ring structure. Aryl may bemonocyclic or polycyclic (e.g., having 2, 3 or 4 fused rings). The term“Cn-m aryl” refers to an aryl group having from n to m ring carbonatoms. In some embodiments, aryl groups have from 6 to 10 carbon atoms.In some embodiments, the aryl group is phenyl or naphthyl.

As used herein, the term “aromatic heterocycle”, “aromatic heterocyclic”or “heteroaryl” ring is intended to mean a stable 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,or 12-membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring which consists ofcarbon atoms and one or more heteroatoms, e.g., 1 or 1-2 or 1-3 or 1-4or 1-5 or 1-6 heteroatoms, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen,and sulfur. In the case of bicyclic aromatic heterocyclic or heterocycleor heteroaryl rings, only one of the two rings needs to be aromatic(e.g., 2,3-dihydroindole), though both can be (e.g., quinoline). Thesecond ring can also be fused or bridged as defined above forheterocycles. The nitrogen atom can be substituted or unsubstituted(i.e., N or NR wherein R is H or another substituent, as defined). Thenitrogen and sulfur heteroatoms can optionally be oxidized (i.e., N→Oand S(O)_(p), wherein p=1 or 2). In certain compounds, the total numberof S and O atoms in the aromatic heterocycle is not more than 1.

Examples of aromatic heterocycles, aromatic heterocyclics or heteroarylsinclude, but are not limited to, acridinyl, azocinyl, benzimidazolyl,benzofuranyl, benzothiofuranyl, benzothiophenyl, benzoxazolyl,benzoxazolinyl, benzthiazolyl, benztriazolyl, benztetrazolyl,benzisoxazolyl, benzisothiazolyl, benzimidazolinyl, benzooxadiazoly,carbazolyl, 4aH-carbazolyl, carbolinyl, cinnolinyl, furazanyl,imidazolyl, imidazolonyl, 1H-indazolyl, indolizinyl, indolyl,3H-indolyl, isobenzofuranyl, isochromanyl, isoindazolyl, isoindolyl,isoquinolinyl, isothiazolyl, isoxazolyl, methylbenztriazolyl,methylfuranyl, methylimidazolyl, methylthiazolyl, naphthyridinyl,oxadiazolyl, 1,2,3-oxadiazolyl, 1,2,4-oxadiazolyl, 1,2,5-oxadiazolyl,1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, oxazolyl, phenanthridinyl, phenanthrolinyl,phenazinyl, phenothiazinyl, phenoxathinyl, phenoxazinyl, phthalazinyl,pteridinyl, purinyl, pyrazinyl, pyrazolyl, pyridazinyl, pyridooxazolyl,pyridoimidazolyl, pyridothiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyridinonyl, pyridyl,pyrimidinyl, 2H-pyrrolyl, pyrrolyl, quinazolinyl, quinolinyl,4H-quinolizinyl, quinoxalinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, tetrazolyl,6H-1,2,5-thiadiazinyl, 1,2,3-thiadiazolyl, 1,2,4-thiadiazolyl,1,2,5-thiadiazolyl, 1,3,4-thiadiazolyl, thianthrenyl, thiazolyl,thienyl, thienothiazolyl, thienooxazolyl, thienoimidazolyl, thiophenyl,triazinyl, triazolopyrimidinyl, 1,2,3-triazolyl, 1,2,4-triazolyl,1,2,5-triazolyl, and 1,3,4-triazolyl.

The term “hydroxyalkyl” means an alkyl group as defined above, where thealkyl group is substituted with one or more OH groups. Examples ofhydroxyalkyl groups include HO—CH₂—, HO—CH₂—CH₂— and CH₃—CH(OH)—.

The term “cyano” as used herein means a substituent having a carbon atomjoined to a nitrogen atom by a triple bond, i.e., C≡N.

As used herein, “oxo” is means a “═O” group.

As used herein, the phrase “pharmaceutically acceptable” refers to thosecompounds or tautomers thereof, or salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof,materials, compositions, and/or dosage forms which are, within the scopeof sound medical judgment, suitable for use in contact with the tissuesof human beings and animals without excessive toxicity, irritation,allergic response, or other problem or complication, commensurate with areasonable benefit/risk ratio.

As used herein, “pharmaceutically acceptable salts” refer to derivativesof the disclosed compounds or tautomers thereof, wherein the parentcompound or a tautomer thereof, is modified by making of the acid orbase salts thereof of the parent compound or a tautomer thereof.Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable salts include, but are notlimited to, mineral or organic acid salts of basic residues such asamines; alkali or organic salts of acidic residues such as carboxylicacids; and the like. The pharmaceutically acceptable salts include theconventional non-toxic salts or the quaternary ammonium salts of theparent compound, or a tautomer thereof, formed, for example, fromnon-toxic inorganic or organic acids. For example, such conventionalnon-toxic salts include, but are not limited to, those derived frominorganic and organic acids selected from 2-acetoxybenzoic,2-hydroxyethane sulfonic, acetic, ascorbic, benzene sulfonic, benzoic,bicarbonic, carbonic, citric, edetic, ethane disulfonic, ethanesulfonic, fumaric, glucoheptonic, gluconic, glutamic, glycolic,glycollyarsanilic, hexylresorcinic, hydrabamic, hydrobromic,hydrochloric, hydroiodide, hydroxymaleic, hydroxynaphthoic, isethionic,lactic, lactobionic, lauryl sulfonic, maleic, malic, mandelic, methanesulfonic, napsylic, nitric, oxalic, pamoic, pantothenic, phenylacetic,phosphoric, polygalacturonic, propionic, salicylic, stearic, subacetic,succinic, sulfamic, sulfanilic, sulfuric, tannic, tartaric, and toluenesulfonic.

The pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the present disclosure can besynthesized from the parent compound or a tautomer thereof, thatcontains a basic or acidic moiety by conventional chemical methods.Generally, such pharmaceutically acceptable salts can be prepared byreacting the free acid or base forms of these compounds or tautomersthereof with a stoichiometric amount of the appropriate base or acid inwater or in an organic solvent, or in a mixture of the two; generally,non-aqueous media like ether, ethyl acetate, ethanol, isopropanol, oracetonitrile are preferred. Lists of suitable salts are found inRemington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, 18th ed., Mack Publishing Company,Easton, Pa., USA, p. 1445 (1990).

Since prodrugs are known to enhance numerous desirable qualities ofpharmaceuticals (e.g., solubility, bioavailability, manufacturing,etc.), the compounds or tautomers thereof of the present disclosure canbe delivered in prodrug form. Thus, the present disclosure is intendedto cover prodrugs of the presently claimed compounds or tautomersthereof, methods of delivering the same, and compositions containing thesame. “Prodrugs” are intended to include any covalently bonded carriersthat release an active parent drug of the present disclosure in vivowhen such prodrug is administered to a mammalian subject. Prodrugs ofthe present disclosure are prepared by modifying functional groupspresent in the compound or a tautomer thereof in such a way that themodified functional groups are cleaved, either in routine manipulationor in vivo, to the release, form, or produce the parent compound or atautomer thereof. Prodrugs include compounds or tautomers thereof of thepresent disclosure wherein a hydroxy, amino, or sulfhydryl group isbonded to any group to produce a prodrug of the compound or tautomerthereof that when administered to a mammalian subject is cleaved to forma free hydroxyl, free amino, or free sulfhydryl group, respectively.Examples of prodrugs include, but are not limited to, acetate, formate,and benzoate derivatives of alcohol and amine functional groups in thecompounds of the present disclosure.

As used herein, “stable compound” and “stable structure” are meant toindicate a compound that is sufficiently robust to survive isolation toa useful degree of purity from a reaction mixture, and formulation intoan efficacious therapeutic agent.

As used herein, the term “patient”, as used herein, means the human oranimal (in the case of an animal, more typically a mammal) subject thatwould be subjected to a surgical or invasive medical procedure. Suchpatient or subject could be considered to be in need of the methods oftreating, reducing the risk of or preventing the infection due to asurgical procedure or an invasive medical procedure. Such patient orsubject can also be considered to be in need of peri-operativeprophylaxis.

As used herein, the term “treating” means to provide a therapeuticintervention to cure or ameliorate an infection. In some embodiments,“treating” refers to administering a compound or pharmaceuticalcomposition as provided herein for therapeutic purposes. The term“therapeutic treatment” refers to administering treatment to a patientalready suffering from a disease thus causing a therapeuticallybeneficial effect, such as ameliorating existing symptoms, amelioratingthe underlying metabolic causes of symptoms, postponing or preventingthe further development of a disorder, and/or reducing the severity ofsymptoms that will or are expected to develop.

As used herein, the term “preventing”, as used herein means, tocompletely or almost completely stop an infection from occurring, forexample when the patient or subject is predisposed to an infection or atrisk of contracting an infection. Preventing can also includeinhibiting, i.e., arresting the development, of an infection.

As used herein, the term “reducing the risk of”, as used herein, meansto lower the likelihood or probability of an infection occurring, forexample when the patient or subject is predisposed to an infection or atrisk of contracting an infection.

As used herein, “unsaturated” refers to compounds having at least onedegree of unsaturation (e.g., at least one multiple bond) and includespartially and fully unsaturated compounds.

As used herein, the term “effective amount” refers to an amount of acompound or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer (including combinationsof compounds and/or tautomers thereof, and/or pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs of said compound or tautomer) ofthe present disclosure that is effective when administered alone or incombination as an antimicrobial agent. For example, an effective amountrefers to an amount of the compound or tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug said compound ortautomer that is present in a composition, a formulation or on a medicaldevice given to a recipient patient or subject sufficient to elicitbiological activity, for example, anti-infective activity, such as e.g.,anti-microbial activity, anti-bacterial activity, anti-fungal activity,anti-viral activity, or anti-parasitic activity.

The term “prophylactically effective amount” means an amount of acompound or a tautomer of said compound or tautomer, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer (including combinations of compounds and/or tautomers thereof,and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof),of the present disclosure that is effective prophylactically whenadministered alone or in combination as an antimicrobial agent. Forexample, a prophylactically effective amount refers to an amount of thecompound or tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer that is present in acomposition, a formulation, or on a medical device given to a recipientpatient or subject sufficient to prevent or reduce the risk of aninfection due to a surgical procedure or an invasive medical procedure.

In the specification, the singular forms also include the plural, unlessthe context clearly dictates otherwise. Unless defined otherwise, alltechnical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning ascommonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which thisdisclosure belongs. In the case of conflict, the present specificationwill control. As used herein, “mammal” refers to human and non-humanpatients.

As used herein, the term “therapeutically effective amount” refers to anamount of a compound or a tautomer thereof or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, (alsoincluding combinations of compounds and/or tautomers thereof, and/orpharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs or said compoundsor tautomers), of the present disclosure that is effective whenadministered alone or in combination as an antimicrobial agent. Forexample, a therapeutically effective amount refers to an amount of thecompound or tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer that is present in acomposition, a formulation, or on a medical device given to a recipientpatient or subject in an amount sufficient to elicit biologicalactivity, for example, anti-microbial activity, anti-fungal activity,anti-viral activity, anti-parasitic activity, anti-diarrheal activity,and/or anti-proliferative activity. In one aspect, the combination ofcompounds and/or tautomers thereof, and/or pharmaceutically acceptablesalts, esters, or prodrugs or said compounds or tautomers is asynergistic combination. Synergy, as described, for example, by Chou andTalalay, Adv. Enzyme Regul. vol. 22, pp. 27-55 (1984), occurs when theeffect of the compounds or tautomers thereof or pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs of said compounds or tautomerswhen administered in combination is greater than the additive effect ofthe compounds or tautomers thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptablesalts, esters, or prodrugs of said compounds or tautomers whenadministered alone as a single agent. In general, a synergistic effectis most clearly demonstrated at sub-optimal concentrations of thecompounds or tautomers thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts,esters, or prodrugs of said compounds or tautomers. Synergy can be interms of lower cytotoxicity, increased anti-proliferative and/oranti-infective effect, or some other beneficial effect of thecombination compared with the individual components.

As used herein, the term ESBL is extended spectrum beta-lactamase. Theterm KPC is Klebsiella pneumonia carbapenemase.

As used herein, the term acute bacterial skin and skin structureinfection (ABSSSI) encompasses complicated skin and skin structureinfections (cSSSI) and complication skin and soft tissue infections(cSSTI), which have been used interchangeably. The terms uncomplicatedskin and skin structure infections (uCSSSI) and uncomplicated skin andsoft tissue infections (uCSSTI) have been used interchangeably.

As used herein, the term “spp.” is the abbreviation for species.

As used herein, the term “formulae of the disclosure” or “formulaedisclosed herein” includes one or more of the Formulae: A, B, B-1, B-2,C, C-1, C-2, I, Ia, Ib, Ic, Id, Ie, Ig, Ih, Ii, Il, Im, In, II, IIa,IIb, IIc, IId, IIe, IIf, III, IIIa, IV, V, VI, and VII

As used herein, the term “compound of the disclosure” or “compounddisclosed herein” includes one or more compounds of the formulae of thedisclosure or a compound explicitly disclosed herein.

All percentages and ratios used herein, unless otherwise indicated, areby weight.

Throughout the description, where compositions are described as having,including, or comprising specific components, or where processes aredescribed as having, including, or comprising specific process steps, itis contemplated that compositions of the present disclosure also consistessentially of, or consist of, the recited components, and that theprocesses of the present disclosure also consist essentially of, orconsist of, the recited processing steps. Further, it should beunderstood that the order of steps or order for performing certainactions are immaterial so long as the invention remains operable.Moreover, two or more steps or actions can be conducted simultaneously.

2. Compounds of the Disclosure

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a compound of Formula(A):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer,

wherein:

is a single or a double bond;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

Z is O, CH₂, NR₁₁, or S(O)_(p);

W is N(R₅) or C(R₅)(R_(5′));

R₁ is H, (C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,halogen, or —NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, andheterocycloalkyl are optionally substituted with one or more R₁₂; or

R₁ and R₂ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached forma (C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl;

R₂ is —F, —Cl, —CF₃, —SCF₃, or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H or —NO₂;

R₄ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, halogen, or —NO₂;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

R_(5′) is H; or

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl,

—(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂,—(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl, —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl,—(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NHheteroaryl, wherein the heteroaryl andheterocycloalkyl is optionally substituted with one or more R₈; or

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatomsoptionally substituted with one or more R₉; or

when W is N(R₅), R₆ and W together with the Z atom connecting W and thecarbon atom to which R₆ is attached, form a 5- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatoms optionally substitutedwith one or more R₉;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

each R₇ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, —OH, or —NH₂;

each R₈ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo,—NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHheterocycloalkyl,or —NHheteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents independently selected from —NHC(NH)NH₂,—OH and —NH₂;

each R₁₀ is independently —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃)alkoxy or halogen;

R₁₁ is H, —NHC(NH)NH₂, —C(O)H, —C(O)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —C(O)O(C₁-C₄) alkyl,(C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₃-C₆) cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl, wherein the(C₁-C₄) alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from —OH, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, —NH₂, and —NHC(NH)NH₂;

each R₁₂ is independently selected from (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl, halogen, —OH, —NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₄) alkyl,—N((C₁-C₄) alkyl)₂, and oxo;

R₁₃ is —CH₃, —CH═CH₂, —CF₃, —CH₂F, or —CH₂OH;

R_(13′) is H or —CH₃;

n is 1 or 2;

each p is independently 0, 1, or 2; and

provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H orF, R₃ is H, R₅ is methyl, and R₆ is H, then R₄ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃)alkenyl, F, I, or —NO₂.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula (A), when Z is NH, X is—NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃ alkyl), or —CH₂NH₂, andR₅ is H or CH₃, then R₆ is not CH₃, —CH═CH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OHor a group of Formula:

and

when Z is NH, X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂or a group of Formula:

then R₅ and R₆ do not from a ring of Formula:

when Z is O, X is —CH₂NHC(N)NH₂, and R₅ is H, then R₆ is not a group ofFormula:

In some embodiments, a compound of Formula (A) is not a compoundselected from:

In some embodiments, the compounds of Formula (A) have Formula (I):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer,

wherein:

is a single or a double bond;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

Z is O, CH₂, NR₁₁1, or S(O)_(p);

R₁ is H, (C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,halogen, —NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, andheterocycloalkyl are optionally substituted with one or more R₁₂; or

R₁ and R₂ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached forma (C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl;

R₂ is —F, —Cl, —CF₃, —SCF₃, or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H or —NO₂;

R₄ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, halogen, or —NO₂;

R₅ is H or —CH₃; or

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; or

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatomsoptionally substituted with one or more R₉;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

each R₇ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, —OH, or —NH₂;

each R₈ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo,—NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NHheteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from —OH and —NH₂;

each R₁₀ is independently —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃)alkoxy or halogen;

R₁₁ is H, —NHC(NH)NH₂, —C(O)H, —C(O)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —C(O)O(C₁-C₄) alkyl,(C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₃-C₆) cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl, wherein the(C₁-C₄) alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from —OH, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, —NH₂, and —NHC(NH)NH₂;

each R₁₂ is independently selected from (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl, halogen, —OH, —NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₄) alkyl,—N((C₁-C₄) alkyl)₂, and oxo;

R₁₃ is —CH₃, —CH═CH₂, —CF₃, —CH₂F, or —CH₂OH;

R_(13′) is H or —CH₃;

n is 1 or 2;

each p is independently 0, 1, or 2; and

provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃is H, R₅ is methyl, and R₆ is H, then R₄ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃)alkenyl, halogen, or —NO₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I),

Z is O, CH₂, or NH;

R₁ is H or —NO₂;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₄ is H or —NO₂;

R₁₁ is H;

R₁₃ is —CH₃; and

R_(13′) is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I),

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)₂NH₂,—CH₂NHCH₂CH₃, —CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I),

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)hetero aryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; and

provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃is H, R₄ is H, then R₆ is not H, —CH₃, —CH₂OH, —CH₂NH₂NH₂, or —CH═CH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I),

R₆ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂,CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂CH₂OH, —CH₂OH, —CH₂S(O)₂NH₂, CH₂NHCH₂CH₃,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —CH₂CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or a group of Formulae:

wherein any one of the Formulae is optionally substituted with one ormore R₈.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I),

R₆ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂,—(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂,—(CH₂)_(n)NH₂,

wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl in the above structures areoptionally substituted with one or more R₈; and

provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃is H, R₄ is H, then R₆ is not (C₁-C₃) alkyl or (C₂-C₃) alkenyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I),

R₆ is

and

provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃is H, R₄ is H, then R₆ is not (C₁-C₃) alkyl or (C₂-C₃) alkenyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I),

X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇)cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

R₁ is H;

R₃ is H;

R₄ is H;

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatomsoptionally substituted with one or more R₉;

provided that when Z is NH, R₁ is H, R₂ is H, R₃ is H and R₄ is H, thenX is not —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I),

X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇)cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, or —CH(OH)heteroaryl, wherein the(C₁-C₄) alkyl, cycloalkyl, and heteroaryl are optionally substitutedwith one or more R₇;

R₁ is H;

R₃ is H;

R₄ is H;

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatomsoptionally substituted with one or more R₉; and

provided that when Z is NH, R₁ is H, R₂ is H, R₃ is H and R₄ is H, thenX is not —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I),

X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄)haloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl, or a group of Formulae:

wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl, cycloalkyl, and any one of the Formulae areoptionally substituted with one or more RT.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I),

when Z is NH and X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, or —CH₂NH₂,

then R₅ and R₆ do not from a ring of Formula:

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), the compound is not:

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I),

when Z is NH and X is any one of the following Formulae:

then R₅ and R₆ do not from a ring of Formula:

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I)

R₅ and R₆ form a ring of Formula:

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I):

X is

wherein the heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl in the above structures isoptionally substituted with one or more R₇;

R₁ is H;

R₃ is H;

R₄ is H;

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatomsoptionally substituted with one or more R₉; and

provided that when Z is NH, R₁ is H, R₂ is H, R₃ is H and R₄ is H, thenX is not —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I)

Z is O;

W is CH₂; and

R₆ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)OH,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂,

CH₂NH₂, CH₂NHheteroaryl, CH₂N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂, or —CH₂NHC(═NH) (C₁-C₃)alkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I)

Z is O;

W is CH₂; and

R₆ is CH₃, —CH═CH₂, CH₂F, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂—N(CH₃)₂, —CH₂NHC(═NH)CH₃,—CH₂OH, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NH₂thiazole, —CH₂NH₂imidazole or —CH₂NH₂pyridine,wherein said pyridine is optionally substituted with at least one F.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I)

when X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, then R₆ is not a group of Formula:

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I)

Z is O;

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl are optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; and

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I)

Z is CH₂;

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl are optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; and

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I)

Z is NH;

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl are optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H; and

provided that when X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃ is H, R₄is H, then R₆ is not H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl or (C₂-C₃) alkenyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I)

X is —CH₂NH₂ or —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂;

Z is NH;

R₁ is H or —NO₂;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H or —NO₂;

R₄ is —NO₂;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

and R₆ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), X is —NHC(NH)NH₂,—CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), X is—CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇)cycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl,cycloalkyl, and heteroaryl are optionally substituted with one or moreR₇.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), X is—CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, or —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇)cycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), X is—CH(OH)heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more R₇.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), X is

wherein each is optionally substituted with one or more R₇.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₂ is —Cl.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₂ is —Cl, —CF₃,—SCF₃, or —OCF₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₂ is —Cl or —CF₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₂ is —Cl, or —OCF₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₂ is —Cl or —SCF₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₁ is H, R₃ is H andR₄ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), Z is NH.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), Z is O.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), Z is CH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₃ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₅ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), W is NR₅.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), W is CHR₅.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₆ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₆ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl; and X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl, or—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, or —CH(OH)heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl,cycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionally substituted with one or moreR₇.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₆ is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂,—(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂, or—(CH₂)_(n)NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₆ is

wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl in the above structures isoptionally substituted with one or more R₈.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₆ is

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₉ is independently(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂, —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃)alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NHheteroaryl, whereinthe (C₁-C₃) alkyl is optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents independently selected from —NHC(NH)NH₂, —OH and —NH₂;

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₉ is H, (C₁-C₃)alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂, —N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂; —C(═NH)—(C₁-C₃) alkyl;—C(═NH)(NH₂); (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl; —NH₂C(═NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(═NH)(C₁-C₃)alkyl, —(C₁-C₃) alkylene-heteroaryl, —NH— heterocycloalkyl, or—NH-heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl is optionally substituted withone or more substituents independently selected from —OH, —NHC(═NH)NH₂and —NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₉ is (C₁-C₃) alkylsubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected from—NHC(NH)NH₂, —OH and —NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₉ is H, (C₁-C₃)alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂, —N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂; —C(═NH)—(C₁-C₃) alkyl;—C(═NH)(NH₂); (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl; —NH₂C(═NH)NH₂; or —NH₂C(═NH)(C₁-C₃)alkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₉ is H, (C₂-C₄)alkenyl, —NH₂, —N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂; —C(═NH)—(C₁-C₃) alkyl; —C(═NH)(NH₂);(C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl; —NH₂C(═NH)NH₂; or —NH₂C(═NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₉ is—CH₂CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₉ is —(C₁-C₃)alkylene-heteroaryl, —NH-heterocycloalkyl, or —NH-heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₉ is (C₁-C₃) alkylis optionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from —OH, —NHC(═NH)NH₂, and —NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₉ is H, —CH═CH₂,—NH₂, —N(CH₃)₂; —C(═NH)(CH₃); —C(═NH)(NH₂); —CH₂CH₂OH; —NH₂C(═NH)NH₂,—NH₂C(═NH)CH₃, —CH₂-imidazole, —NH-imidazolidine, —CH₂—NHC(═NH)NH₂, or—CH₂NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₁₁ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₁₁ is H or (C₁-C₃)alkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), R₁₁ is H or CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), the compound has anyone of the following Formulae:

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I),

when Z is NH, X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃ alkyl)or —CH₂NH₂, and R₅ is H or CH₃, then R₆ is not CH₃, —CH═CH₂,—(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH or a group of Formula:

and

when Z is NH, X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂,or a group of Formula:

then R₅ and R₆ do not from a ring of Formula:

and

when Z is O, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, and R₅ is H, then R₆ is not a group ofFormula:

In some embodiments of Formula (A) or Formula (I), the compound ofFormula A is selected from any one of compounds 1, 3-78, 81-92, 96, 97,106-111, 119, 120, 123, 127, 128, 132-135, 137, 138, 143, 150-153 listedin Table 1.

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a compound of Formula B:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer,

wherein:

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —NHS(O)₂(C₁-C₃)alkyl, or heterocycloalkyl;

Z is O, CH₂, or NR₁₁;

R₁ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN or —NO₂,wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy areoptionally substituted with one or more R₁₂;

R₂ is halogen, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —S(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, or —O(C₁-C₃)haloalkyl;

R₃ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN or —NO₂,wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy areoptionally substituted with one or more R₁₂;

R₅ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN or —NO₂,wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy areoptionally substituted with one or more R₁₂;

R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, or —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₃)alkyl is optionally substituted with at least one —NHC(NH)NH₂,—NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, —OH, —S(O)₂NH₂, C(O)NH₂,—NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, or —N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂;

R₁₁ is H or (C₁-C₄) alkyl;

each R₁₂ is independently selected from halogen, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, —OH,—NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂, and oxo;

R₁₃ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, —(C₃-C₅)cycloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl,—O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN, or —NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl, and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy are optionally substituted with oneor more R₁₂; and

R₁₄ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN, or —NO₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), X is —NHC(═NH)NH₂ or —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃)alkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), X is —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), X is —NHC(═NH)NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), X is —NHC(NH)CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), X is —NHC(O)NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (B),

X is a group of Formula:

In some embodiments of Formula (B), Z is O or NR₁₁.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), Z is O or NH.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), Z is O.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), Z is NR₁₁.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), Z is NH.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁ is H, halogen, or (C₁-C₃) alkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁ is F or Cl.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₂ is halogen, CF₃, —SCF₃, or —OCF₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₂ is Cl or —OCF₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₂ is Cl or —SCF₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₂ is Cl.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₃ is H, halogen, or (C₁-C₃) alkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₃ is F or Cl.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₃ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₅ is H, —CF₃; —CHF₂; —CH₂OH;—CH═CH₂; or —CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₅ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃)alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃)alkyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —(C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl, (C₁-C₃)alkylene-S(O)₂NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-C(O)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH₂,(C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, or (C₁-C₃) alkylene-N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R_(G) is CH₃, CH═CH₂,—CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂F, CH₂CH₂OH, CH₂OH, —CH₂—S(O)₂NH₂,—CH₂—C(O)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂CH₂NH₂, —CH₂—NH-ethyl, or —CH₂—N(CH₃)₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R_(G) is —CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂ or—CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R_(G) is —CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R_(G) is —CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R_(G) is CH₃, CH═CH₂, CH₂F,CH₂CH₂OH, CH₂OH, —CH₂—S(O)₂NH₂, —CH₂—C(O)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂CH₂NH₂,—CH₂—NH-ethyl, or —CH₂—N(CH₃)₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁₁ is H or (C₁-C₃) alkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁₁ is H or CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁₁ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁₃ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄)alkenyl, —(C₃-C₅) cycloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃)alkylene-(C₁-C₃) alkoxy, or (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁₃ is CH₃, CH═CH₂, cyclopropyl,—CH₂F, CH₂OCH₃, or —CH₂OH.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁₃ is cyclopropyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁₃ is —CH═CH₂, —CH₂F, CH₂OCH₃, or—CH₂OH.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁₃ is CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁₄ is H or (C₁-C₃) alkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁₄ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁₄ is CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (B), R₁₃ is CH₃ and R₁₄ is CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (B),

Z is O or NH;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHC(NH)CH₃, —NHS(O)₂CH₃, orimidazolidinone;

R₁ is H;

R₂ is halogen, CF₃, —SCF₃, or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H;

R₅ is H;

R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)NH₂,(C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —(C₁-C₃)hydroxyalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-S(O)₂NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-C(O)NH₂,(C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, or (C₁-C₃)alkylene-N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂;

R₁₃ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —(C₃-C₅) cycloalkyl, (C₁-C₃)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-(C₁-C₃) alkoxy. or (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl;

R₁₄ is H or (C₁-C₃) alkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (B),

Z is O or NH;

X is —NHC(═NH)NH₂ or —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl;

R₁ is H;

R₂ is Cl or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H;

R₅ is H;

R_(G) is CH₃, CH═CH₂, —CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂F, CH₂CH₂OH,CH₂OH, —CH₂—S(O)₂NH₂, —CH₂—C(O)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂CH₂NH₂, —CH₂—NH-ethyl,or —CH₂—N(CH₃)₂;

R₁₃ is CH₃, CH═CH₂, cyclopropyl, —CH₂F, CH₂OCH₃. or —CH₂OH; and

R₁₄ is H or CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (B),

Z is NH;

X is —NHC(═NH)NH₂;

R₁ is H;

R₂ is Cl;

R₃ is H;

R₅ is H;

R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —(C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl, (C₁-C₃)alkylene-NHC(NH)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃)alkylene-S(O)₂NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-C(O)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH₂, or(C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl;

R₁₃ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl; and

R₁₄ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (B),

R_(G) is —CH₂F, CH₂CH₂OH, CH₂OH, —CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃,—CH₂—S(O)₂NH₂, —CH₂—C(O)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂—NH-ethyl;

R₁₃ is CH₃; and

R₁₄ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (B),

when Z is NH, X is —NHC(NH)NH₂ or —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl and R₅ is H or(C₁-C₃) alkyl,

then R_(G) is not (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH₂,or —(C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (B),

when Z is NH, X —NHC(NH)NH₂ and R₅ is H,

then R_(G) is not CH₃, CH═CH₂, CH₂NH₂, —CH₂CH₂NH₂, CH₂CH₂OH, or CH₂OH.

In some embodiments of Formula (B),

Z is NH, X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, and

R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃)alkyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-S(O)₂NH₂, or (C₁-C₃)alkylene-C(O)NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (B),

Z is NH, X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, and

R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃)alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-S(O)₂NH₂, or (C₁-C₃) alkylene-C(O)NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (B),

Z is O;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —NHS(O)₂(C₁-C₃)alkyl, or heterocycloalkyl;

R₂ is halogen or —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl;

R₃ is H;

R₅ is H;

R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)NH₂,(C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —(C₁-C₃)hydroxyalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH₂, or (C₁-C₃) alkylene-N((C₁-C₃)alkyl)₂;

R₁₃ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —(C₃-C₅) cycloalkyl, (C₁-C₃)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-(C₁-C₃) alkoxy, or (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl; and

R₁₄ is H or (C₁-C₃) alkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (B),

Z is O;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHC(NH)CH₃, —NHS(O)₂CH₃, orimidazolidinone;

R₂ is Cl or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H;

R₅ is H;

R_(G) is CH₃, CH═CH₂, —CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂F, CH₂CH₂OH,CH₂OH, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂CH₂NH₂ or —CH₂—N(CH₃)₂;

R₁₃ is CH₃, CH═CH₂, cyclopropyl, —CH₂F, CH₂OCH₃ or —CH₂OH; and

R₁₄ is H or CH₃.

In some embodiments, compounds of Formula (B) have Formula B-1:

In some embodiments of Formula B-1, R₁₃ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula B-1, R₁₃ is CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula B-1, R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃)alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, or—O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl is optionally substitutedwith at least one —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy,halogen, —OH, —S(O)₂NH₂, C(O)NH₂, —NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, or —N((C₁-C₃)alkyl)₂; In some embodiments of Formula B-1, R_(G) is not (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH₂, or —(C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula B-1, R_(G) is not CH₃, CH═CH₂, CH₂NH₂,—CH₂CH₂NH₂, CH₂CH₂OH, or CH₂OH.

In some embodiments of Formula B-1, R_(G) is (C₁-C₃)alkylene-NHC(NH)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-S(O)₂NH₂, or (C₁-C₃) alkylene-C(O)NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula B-1, R_(G) is (C₁-C₃)alkylene-NHC(NH)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃)alkylene-S(O)₂NH₂, or (C₁-C₃) alkylene-C(O)NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula B-1, R_(G) is —CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂,—CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂F, —CH₂—S(O)₂NH₂, or —CH₂—C(O)NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula B-1, R_(G) is —CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂,—CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂—S(O)₂NH₂, or —CH₂—C(O)NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula B-1, R_(G) is —CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula B-1, R_(G) is —CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula B-1, R_(G) is —CH₂—S(O)₂NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula B-1, R_(G) is —CH₂—C(O)NH₂.

In some embodiments, compounds of Formula (B) have Formula Formula B-2:

wherein R_(G), X, R₂, R₁₃ and R₁₄ are as defined herein for Formula (B).

In some embodiments, compounds of Formula (B) have any one of thefollowing Formulae:

wherein R_(G), R₂, R₁₃, and R₁₄ are as defined herein for Formula (B).

In some embodiments of Formula B, the compound is selected from any oneof compounds 4, 13, 15, 30, 57, 61, 67, and 107 listed in Table 1.

In some embodiments of Formula B, the compound is selected from any oneof compounds 59, 64, 66, 68, 71, 72, 132, and 135 listed in Table 1 andcompounds 159-178 listed in Table 1a.

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides compound of Formula C:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer,

wherein:

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHC(O)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, or —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃)alkyl;

Z is O, CH₂ or NR₁₁.

R₁ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN, or —NO₂,wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy areoptionally substituted with one or more R₁₂;

R₂ is halogen, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —S(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, or —O(C₁-C₃)haloalkyl;

R₃ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN, or —NO₂,wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy areoptionally substituted with one or more R₁₂;

R₅ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN, or —NO₂,wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy areoptionally substituted with one or more R₁₂;

R_(A) is heteroaryl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH-heteroaryl, or (C₁-C₃)alkylene-heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with atleast one R₁₂;

R₁₁ is H or (C₁-C₃) alkyl;

each R₁₂ is independently selected from halogen, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, —OH, —NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂, and oxo;

R₁₃ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, —(C₃-C₅)cycloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl,—O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN, or —NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl, and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy are optionally substituted with oneor more R₁₂; and

R₁₄ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN, or —NO₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), X is —NHC(NH)NH₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), Z is O or NH.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), Z is O.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), Z is NH.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R₁ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R₂ is halogen.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R₂ is Cl or F.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R₂ is Cl.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R₃ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R₅ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R_(A) is (C₁-C₃)alkylene-NH-heteroaryl, or (C₁-C₃) alkylene-heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R_(A) is (C₁-C₃)alkylene-NH-heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R_(A) is CH₂—NH-heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R_(A) is (C₁-C₃)alkylene-heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R_(A) is CH₂-heteroaryl orCH₂CH₂-heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R_(A) is a group of any one of thefollowing Formulae:

wherein each Formulae is optionally substituted with 1-4 R₁₂.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R₁₃ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R₁₃ is CH₃.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), R₁₄ is H.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), when Z is NH and X is —NHC(NH)NH₂,then R_(A) is not a group of Formulae:

In some embodiments of Formula (C), when Z is O and X is —NHC(NH)NH₂,then R_(A) is not a group of Formula:

In some embodiments, compounds of Formula (C) have Formula C-1:

wherein R_(A) and R₁₃ are as defined herein for Formula (C).

In some embodiments, compounds of Formula (C) have Formula C-2:

wherein R_(A) and R₁₃ are as defined herein for Formula (C).

In some embodiments of Formula (C), the compound is selected from anyone of the compounds 7, 14, 21, 24, 25, 33, 36, 37-40, 45-51, 54-56, 58,62, 63, 65 and 106 listed in Table 1.

In some embodiments of Formula (C), the compound is selected from anyone of the compounds 60, 75 and 76 listed in Table 1.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (Ia):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; or

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatomsoptionally substituted with one or more R₉;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NH heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from —OH and —NH₂;

R₁₀ is CH₂ aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen;

is a single or a double bond;

n is 1 or 2;

p is 0, 1, or 2; and

provided that when R₅ is methyl, and R₆ is H, then X is not—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (Ib):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; or

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatomsoptionally substituted with one or more R₉;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NH heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from —OH and —NH₂;

R₁₀ is —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen;

is a single or a double bond;

n is 1 or 2; and

p is 0, 1, or 2.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (Ic):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; or

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatomsoptionally substituted with one or more R₉;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, or —NH heteroaryl, wherein the(C₁-C₃) alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from —OH and —NH₂;

R₁₀ is —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen;

is a single or a double bond;

n is 1 or 2; and

p is 0, 1, or 2.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (Id):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

Z is O, CH₂, or NH;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₉ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NHheteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl is optionally substituted with oneor more substituents independently selected from —OH and —NH₂; and

is a single or a double bond.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (Ie):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₂-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇)cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl,

wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, and heteroarylare optionally substituted with one or more R₇;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂; and

R₉ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NHheteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl is optionally substituted with oneor more substituents independently selected from —OH and —NH₂.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingany one of the Formulae (If) or (Ig):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂; and

R₉ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NHheteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl is optionally substituted with oneor more substituents independently selected from —OH and —NH₂.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingany one of the Formulae (Ih) or (Ii):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂; and

R₉ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NHheteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl is optionally substituted with oneor more substituents independently selected from —OH and —NH₂.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (I):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; or

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring optionally substituted withone or more R₉;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NH heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from —OH and —NH₂;

R₁₀ is —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen;

n is 1 or 2;

p is 0, 1, or 2; and

provided that when R₅ is methyl, and R₆ is H, then X is not—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (Im):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; or

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring optionally substituted withone or more R₉;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NH heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from —OH and —NH₂;

R₁₀ is —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen;

n is 1 or 2; and

p is 0, 1, or 2.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (In):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; or

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring optionally substituted withone or more R₉;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NH heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from —OH and —NH₂;

R₁₀ is —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen;

n is 1 or 2; and

p is 0, 1, or 2.

In another aspect, the disclosure features a compound of Formula (II):

or

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X′ is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(NH)CH₃, —NHheteroaryl, or -heteroaryl;

each Y′ is independently CH₂ or NH;

Z′ is O, NH, or CH₂;

R_(5′) is H or —CH₃;

R_(6′) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, whereinthe alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from halogen, —NHC(NH)NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl; or

R_(5′) and R_(6′) together with the carbon atoms to which they areattached and the Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatoms optionallysubstituted with one or more R₁₀₁; or

R₅₀ is H or —C(NH)NH₂;

R₆₀ is H or (C₁-C₅) alkyl, wherein the alkyl optionally substituted withone or more substituents independently selected from (C₁-C₂) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₁-C₂) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₂) hydroxyalkyl, and —NH₂;

each R₁₀₁ is independently selected from (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl,halogen, —NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl wherein the alkyl is optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected from—NH₂ and —NHC(NH)NH₂;

r is O, 1, 2, or 3; and

s is 0 or 1.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (IIa):

or

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X′ is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(NH)CH₃, —NHheteroaryl, or -heteroaryl;

each Y′ is independently CH₂ or NH;

Z′ is O, NH, or CH₂;

R_(5′) is H or —CH₃;

R_(6′) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, whereinthe alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from halogen, —NHC(NH)NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl; or

R_(5′) and R_(6′) together with the carbon atoms to which they areattached and the Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring optionally substituted with one or moreR₁₀₁; or

R₅₀ is H or —C(NH)NH₂;

each R₁₀₁ is independently selected from (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl,halogen, —NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl wherein the alkyl is optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected from—NH₂ and —NHC(NH)NH₂;

r is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and

s is 0 or 1.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (IIb):

or

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X′ is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(NH)CH₃, —NHheteroaryl, or -heteroaryl;

Z′ is O, NH, or CH₂;

R_(5′) is H or —CH₃;

R_(6′) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, whereinthe alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from halogen, —NHC(NH)NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl; or

R_(5′) and R_(6′) together with the carbon atoms to which they areattached and the Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring optionally substituted with one or moreR₁₀₁; or

R₅₀ is H or —C(NH)NH₂; and

each R₁₀₁ is independently selected from (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl,halogen, —NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl wherein the alkyl is optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected from—NH₂ and —NHC(NH)NH₂.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (IIc):

or

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X′ is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(NH)CH₃, —NHheteroaryl, or -heteroaryl;

Z′ is O, NH, or CH₂;

R_(5′) is H or —CH₃;

R_(6′) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, whereinthe alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from halogen, —NHC(NH)NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl; or

R_(5′) and R_(6′) together with the carbon atoms to which they areattached and the Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring optionally substituted with one or moreR₁₀₁; or

R₅₀ is H or —C(NH)NH₂; and

each R₁₀₁ is independently selected from (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl,halogen, —NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl wherein the alkyl is optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected from—NH₂ and —NHC(NH)NH₂.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (IId):

or

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X′ is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(NH)CH₃, —NHheteroaryl, or -heteroaryl;

Z is O, NH, or CH₂;

R_(5′) is H or —CH₃;

R_(6′) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, whereinthe alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from halogen, —NHC(NH)NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl; or

R_(5′) and R_(6′) together with the carbon atoms to which they areattached and the Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring optionally substituted with one or moreR₁₀₁; or

R₅₀ is H or —C(NH)NH₂;

R₆₀ is H or (C₁-C₅) alkyl, wherein the alkyl optionally substituted withone or more substituents independently selected from (C₁-C₂) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₁-C₂) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₂) hydroxyalkyl, and —NH₂; and

each R₁₀₁ is independently selected from (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl,halogen, —NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl wherein the alkyl is optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected from—NH₂ and —NHC(NH)NH₂.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formulae (IIe) or (IIf):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein:

X′ is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(NH)CH₃, —NHheteroaryl, or -heteroaryl;

Z′ is O, NH, or CH₂;

R_(5′) is H or —CH₃;

R_(6′) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, whereinthe alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from halogen, —NHC(NH)NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl; or

R_(5′) and R_(6′) together with the carbon atoms to which they areattached and the Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring optionally substituted with one or moreR₁₀₁; or

R₅₀ is H or —C(NH)NH₂; and

each R₁₀₁ is independently selected from (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl,halogen, —NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl wherein the alkyl is optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected from—NH₂ and —NHC(NH)NH₂.

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a compound of Formula:

wherein X′, R_(6/), R_(5′), and R₈₀ are as described herein for FormulaII.

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a compound of Formula:

wherein

R₉ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂, —N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂;—C(═NH)—(C₁-C₃) alkyl; —C(═NH)(NH₂); (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl; (C₁-C₃)alkylene-NH₂C(═NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(═NH)NH₂, or —NH₂C(═NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl;

R_(C) is H, (C₁-C₇) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) aminoalkyl, (C₁-C₇)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₂) hydroxyalkyl, —NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or —C(═NH)NH₂;

R_(D) is H, (C₁-C₇) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) aminoalkyl, (C₁-C₇)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₂) hydroxyalkyl, —NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or —C(═NH)NH₂;

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a compound of Formula:

wherein

R₉ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂, —N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂;—C(═NH)—(C₁-C₃) alkyl; —C(═NH)(NH₂); (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl; (C₁-C₃)alkylene-NH₂C(═NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(═NH)NH₂, or —NH₂C(═NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl;

R_(D) is H, (C₁-C₇) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) aminoalkyl, (C₁-C₇)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₂) hydroxyalkyl, —NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or —C(═NH)NH₂;

R₁₃ is selected from (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₄) haloalkyl, and (C₁-C₄)hydroxyalkyl.

In another aspect, the disclosure features a compound of Formula (III):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein:

each Y′ is independently CH₂ or NH₂;

R₇₀ is H or —C(NH)NH₂;

R₈₀ is H or (C₁-C₅) alkyl, wherein the alkyl optionally substituted withone or more substituents independently selected from (C₁-C₂) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₁-C₂) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₂) hydroxyalkyl, and —NH₂;

o is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and

q is 0 or 1.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (IIIa):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein:

each Y′ is independently CH₂ or NH₂;

R₇₀ is H or —C(NH)NH₂;

o is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and

q is 0 or 1.

In another aspect, the disclosure features a compound of Formula (IV):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein:

W is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂;

R₂ is —F, —Cl, —CF₃, —SCF₃, or —OCF₃;

R_(9′) is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —OH, or —NH₂;

R₁₃₀ is —CH₃, —CH═CH₂, —CF₃, —CH₂F, or —CH₂OH; and

R_(130′) is H or —CH₃.

In one embodiment of Formula (IV), W is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂; R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃; R_(9′) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄)alkenyl, —OH, or —NH₂; R₁₃₀ is —CH₃, or —CH₂OH; and R_(130′) is H. Inanother embodiment of Formula (IV), W is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂; R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃; R_(9′) is H; R₁₃₀ is —CH₃, or—CH₂OH; and R_(130′) is H.

In another aspect, the disclosure features a compound of Formula (V):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein:

W′ is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂;

R₂ is —F, —Cl, —CF₃, —SCF₃, or —OCF₃;

R_(9′) is H or (C₁-C₃) alkyl;

R₁₄₀ is —CH₃, —CH═CH₂, —CF₃, —CH₂F, or —CH₂OH; and

R_(140′) is H or —CH₃.

In one embodiment of Formula (V), W′ is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂; R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃; R_(9′) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl; R₁₄₀ is—CH₃, or —CH₂OH; and R_(140′) is H.

In another aspect, the disclosure features a compound of Formula (VI):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein:

G is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂;

R₂ is —F, —Cl, —CF₃, —SCF₃, or —OCF₃;

R₉₀ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl; and

R₉₁ is H or —CH₃.

In one embodiment of Formula (VI), R₂ is —Cl or OCF₃.

In another aspect, the disclosure features a compound of Formula (VII):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein:

W′ is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂;

each J is independently CH₂ or NH;

R₁₅₀ is —H or —C(NH)NH₂;

R_(9′) is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —OH, or —NH₂;

t is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and

u is 0 or 1.

In one embodiment of Formula (VII), W′ is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂; each J is independently CH₂ or NH; R₁₅₀ is —H or—C(NH)NH₂; R_(9′) is H; t is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and u is 0 or 1.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (I), wherein:

is a single or a double bond;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

Z is O, CH₂, or NH;

R₁ is H or —NO₂;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H or —NO₂;

R₄ is H or —NO₂;

R₅ is H or —CH₃; or

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; or

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatomsoptionally substituted with one or more R₉;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NH heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from —OH and —NH₂;

R₁₀ is —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen;

R₁₃ is —CH₃ or —CH₂OH;

R_(13′) is H;

n is 1 or 2;

p is 0, 1, or 2; and

provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃is H, R₅ is methyl, and R₆ is H, then R₄ is not H.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (I), wherein:

is a single or a double bond;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

Z is O, CH₂, or NH;

R₁ is H or —NO₂;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H or —NO₂;

R₄ is H or —NO₂;

R₅ is H or —CH₃; or

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; or

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatomsoptionally substituted with one or more R₉; at least one of R₅ and R₆ isnot H;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NH heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from —OH and —NH₂;

R₁₀ is —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen;

R₁₃ is —CH₃;

R_(13′) is H;

n is 1 or 2;

p is 0, 1, or 2; and

provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃is H, R₅ is methyl, and R₆ is H, then R₄ is not H.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (I), wherein:

is a single or a double bond;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

Z is O, CH₂, or NH;

R₁ is H or —NO₂;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H or —NO₂;

R₄ is H or —NO₂;

R₅ is H or —CH₃; or

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; or

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatomsoptionally substituted with one or more R₉;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, or —NH heteroaryl, wherein the(C₁-C₃) alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from —OH and —NH₂;

R₁₀ is —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen;

R₁₃ is —CH₃;

R_(13′) is H;

n is 1 or 2;

p is 0, 1, or 2; and

provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃is H, R₅ is methyl, and R₆ is H, then R₄ is not H.

In other embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (I), wherein:

is a single or a double bond;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

Z is O, CH₂, or NH;

R₁ is H or —NO₂;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H or —NO₂;

R₄ is H or —NO₂;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

R₁₀ is —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen;

n is 1 or 2;

p is 0, 1, or 2; and

provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃is H, R₄ is H, then R₆ is not H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl or (C₂-C₃) alkenyl.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (I), wherein:

is a single or a double bond;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

Z is O, CH₂, or NH;

R₁ is H or —NO₂;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H or —NO₂;

R₄ is H or —NO₂;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

R₆ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂,—(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂,—(CH₂)_(n)NH₂,

wherein each heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

R₁₀ is CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen;

n is 1 or 2;

p is O, 1, or 2; and

provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, RI is H, R₃is H, R₄ is H, then R₆ is not (C₁-C₃) alkyl or (C₂-C₃) alkenyl.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (I), wherein:

R₂ is a single or a double bond;

X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇)cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

Z is O, CH₂, or NH;

RI is H;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H;

R₄ is H;

R₈ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring optionally substituted withone or more R₉;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂; and

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NH heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from —OH and —NH₂; and

provided that when Z is NH, R₁ is H, R₂ is H, R₃ is H and R₄ is H, thenX is not —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (I), wherein:

is a single or a double bond;

X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇)cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl,

wherein the alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, and heteroaryl areoptionally substituted with one or more R₇;

Z is O, CH₂, or NH;

R₁ is H;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H;

R₄ is H;

R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring optionally substituted withone or more R₉;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, or —NH₂; and

each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NH heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from —OH and —NH₂; and

provided that when Z is NH, R₁ is H, R₂ is H, R₃ is H and R₄ is H, thenX is not —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (I), wherein:

is a single or a double bond;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the alkyl,cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionally substitutedwith one or more R₇;

Z is O;

R₁ is H or —NO₂;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H or —NO₂;

R₄ is H or —NO₂;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

R₁₀ is —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen;

n is 1 or 2; and

p is 0, 1, or 2.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (I), wherein:

is a single or a double bond;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

Z is —CH₂;

R₁ is H or —NO₂;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H or —NO₂;

R₄ is H or —NO₂;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

R₁₀ is —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen;

n is 1 or 2; and

p is 0, 1, or 2.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (I), wherein:

is a single or a double bond;

X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl,—CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇;

Z is NH;

R₁ is H or —NO₂;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H or —NO₂;

R₄ is H or NO₂;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl,—CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈;

at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H;

R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, or —NH₂;

R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀;

R₁₀ is —CH₂aryl optionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen;

n is 1 or 2;

p is 0, 1, or 2; and

provided that when X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃ is H, R₄is H, then R₆ is not H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl or (C₂-C₃) alkenyl.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound havingthe Formula (I), wherein:

X is —CH₂NH₂ or —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂;

Z is NH;

R₁ is H or —NO₂;

R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;

R₃ is H or —NO₂;

R₄ is —NO₂;

R₅ is H or —CH₃;

and R₆ is H.

The compounds of any of Formulae I, Ia, Ib, Ic, Id, Ie, Ig, Ih, Ii, Il,Im, In, II, IIa, IIb, IIc, IId, IIe, IIf, III, IIIa, IV, V, VI, and VIIor tautomers thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, orprodrugs of said compounds or tautomers, can include one or more of thefollowing features, when applicable.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl,—CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl, —CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl,—CH₂heterocycloalkyl, —NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl,wherein the alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl areoptionally substituted with one or more R₇. In another embodiment, X is—CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇)cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, or —CH(OH)heteroaryl, wherein thealkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, and heteroaryl are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇. In another embodiment, X is

wherein each heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₇.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, Z is O. In anotherembodiment, Z is CH₂. In yet another embodiment, Z is NH.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₁ is H. In anotherembodiment, R₁ is —NO₂.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₂ is —F, —Cl, —CF₃, —SCF₃,or —OCF₃. In another embodiment, R₂ is —Cl. In yet another embodiment,R₂ is —OCF₃.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₃ is H. In anotherembodiment, R₃ is —NO₂.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₄ is H. In anotherembodiment, R₄ is —NO₂.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₅ is H. In anotherembodiment, R₅ is —CH₂. In

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH,—CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂,—CH₂heterocycloalkyl, —CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or—CH₂NH₂heteroaryl, wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more R₈.

In another embodiment, R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to whichthey are attached and the Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, forma (C₅-C₆) cycloalkyl or a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ringoptionally substituted with one or more R₉.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, at least one of R₅ and R₆ isnot H.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen,oxo, or —NH₂. In another embodiment, R₇ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, F, Cl, oxo, or—NH₂.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₈ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or —NHR₁₀.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₉ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄)alkenyl, —NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NH heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from —OH and —NH₂. In another embodiment, R₉ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, or —NHheteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl is optionally substituted with oneor more substituents independently selected from —OH and —NH₂.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₁₀ is —CH₂aryl optionallysubstituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above,

is a double bond. In some embodiments of the Formulae above,

is a single bond.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, n is 1. In anotherembodiment, n is 2.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, p is 0. In anotherembodiment, p is 1. In yet another embodiment, p is 2.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, when Z is NH, X is—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃ is H, R₅ is methyl, and R₆ is H,then R₄ is not H.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, when Z is NH, X is—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃ is H, R₅ is methyl, and R₆ is H,then R₄ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, halogen, or —NO₂.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, when Z is NH, R₁ is H, R₂ isH, R₃ is H and R₄ is H, then X is not —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, when Z is NH, R₁ is H, R₂ isH, R₃ is H and R₄ is H, then X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄)alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl,—CH₂heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl, —CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl,—CH₂heterocycloalkyl, —NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl,wherein the alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl areoptionally substituted with one or more R₇. In another embodiment, whenZ is NH, R₁ is H, R₂ is H, R₃ is H and R₄ is H, then X is—CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₂-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇)cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl,

wherein the alkyl, heterocycloalkyl, and heteroaryl is optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, when Z is NH, X is—CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇)cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHCH₂heteroaryl, —CHNHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl,—CH₂heterocycloalkyl, —NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl,wherein the alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl areoptionally substituted with one or more R₇. In another embodiment, whenZ is NH, X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₂-C₄) alkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl,

wherein the alkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl is optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl, or—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, wherein X is—CH(OH)heteroaryl,

wherein each is optionally substituted with one or more R₇.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, wherein X is—CH(OH)heteroaryl,

wherein each is optionally substituted with one or more R₇.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₂ is —Cl.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₁ is H, R₃ is H and R₄ is H.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, Z is NH.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₆ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃)alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl. In another embodiment, R₆ is (C₁-C₃)alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl and X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl, or—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl,

wherein the alkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl is optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₆ is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂,—(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂, or—(CH₂)_(n)NH₂.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₆ is

wherein each heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈.

In some embodiments, when R₅ and R₆ together form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring, Z is NH, R₁ is H, R₂ is H,R₃ is H and R₄ is H, then X is not —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃. In anotherembodiment, R₅ and R₆ together form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkyl or a 5- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring, Z is NH, R₁ is H, R₂ is H, R₃ is H andR₄ is H, X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₂-C₄) alkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl,

wherein the alkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl is optionallysubstituted with one or more R₇.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, X′ is —NHC(NH)NH₂,—NHC(NH)CH₃, —NHheteroaryl, or heteroaryl. In another embodiment, X′ is—NHC(NH)NH₂. In yet another embodiment, X′ is —NHC(NH)CH₃. In anotherembodiment, X′ is —NHheteroaryl. In yet another embodiment, X′ isheteroaryl.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, Y′ is CH₂ or NH. In anotherembodiment, Y′ is CH₂. In yet another embodiment, Y′ is NH.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, Z′ is O, NH, or CH₂. Inanother embodiment, Z′ is O. In another embodiment, Z′ is NH. In yetanother embodiment, Z′ is CH₂.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R_(5′) is H or —CH₃. Inanother embodiment, R_(5′) is H. In yet another embodiment, R_(5′) is—CH₃.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R_(6′) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, wherein the alkyl is optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected fromhalogen, —NHC(NH)NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl. In another embodiment, R_(6′)is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, wherein thealkyl is optionally substituted with one to three substituentsindependently selected from halogen, —NHC(NH)NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl. Inyet another embodiment, R_(6′) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or(C₁-C₂) haloalkyl, wherein the alkyl is optionally substituted with oneto three substituents independently selected from halogen, —NHC(NH)NH₂,and —NHheteroaryl.

In another embodiment, R_(5′) and R_(6′) together with the carbon atomsto which they are attached and the Z atom connecting said two carbonatoms, form a 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3heteroatoms optionally substituted with one or more R₁₀₁. In yet anotherembodiment, R_(5′) and R_(6′) together with the carbon atoms to whichthey are attached and the Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, forma 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatoms optionallysubstituted with one to three R₁₀₁.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₅₀ is H or —C(NH)NH₂. Inanother embodiment, R₅₀ is H. In yet another embodiment, R₅₀ is H or—C(NH)NH₂.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₆₀ is H or (C₁-C₅) alkyl,wherein the alkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from (C₁-C₂) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₁-C₂)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₂) hydroxyalkyl, and —NH₂. In another embodiment, R₆₀ isH. In yet another embodiment, R₆₀ is (C₁-C₅) alkyl optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected from(C₁-C₂) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₁-C₂) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₂) hydroxyalkyl,and —NH₂. In another embodiment, R₆₀ is (C₁-C₅) alkyl optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected from(C₁-C₂) alkyl and —NH₂.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₁₀₁ is independentlyselected from (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, halogen, —NH₂, and—NHheteroaryl, wherein the alkyl is optionally substituted with one ormore substituents independently selected from —NH₂ and —NHC(NH)NH₂. Inanother embodiment, R₁₀₁ is independently selected from (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₃) alkenyl, halogen, —NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl, wherein the alkyl isoptionally substituted with one to three substituents independentlyselected from —NH₂ and —NHC(NH)NH₂.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, r is 0, 1, 2, or 3. Inanother embodiment, r is 0. In yet another embodiment, r is 1. Inanother embodiment, r is 2. In yet another embodiment, r is 3.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, s is 0 or 1. In anotherembodiment, s is 0. In yet another embodiment, s is 1.

In another embodiment, r is 0 and s is 0. In another embodiment, r is 3and s is 1.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₇₀ is H or —C(NH)NH₂. Inanother embodiment, R₇₀ is H. In yet another embodiment, R₇₀ is—C(NH)NH₂.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, R₈₀ is H or (C₁-C₅) alkyl,wherein the alkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from (C₁-C₂) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₁-C₂)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₂) hydroxyalkyl, and —NH₂. In another embodiment, R₈₀ isH. In yet another embodiment, R₈₀ is (C₁-C₅) alkyl substituted with oneor more substituents independently selected from (C₁-C₂) alkyl, (C₂-C₄)alkenyl, (C₁-C₂) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₂) hydroxyalkyl, and —NH₂. In anotherembodiment, R₈₀ is (C₁-C₅) alkyl optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents independently selected from (C₁-C₂) alkyl and —NH₂.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, o is 0, 1, 2, or 3. Inanother embodiment, o is 0. In yet another embodiment, o is 1. Inanother embodiment, o is 2. In yet another embodiment, o is 3.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, q is 0 or 1. In anotherembodiment, q is 0. In yet another embodiment, q is 1.

In some embodiments of the Formulae above, o is 0 and q is 0. In anotherembodiment, o is 3 and q is 1.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound or atautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, according to any one the compoundsin Table 1 or Table 1a.

TABLE 1 ESI, Cmpd m/z No. Structure [M + H]+ 1

592.6 2

575.6 3

655.7 4

624 5

617 6

629 7

677 8

633 9

607 10

604 11

631 12

629.6 13

598.7 14

673 15

646 16

644 17

619 18

618 19

615 20

621 21

659 22

618 23

618 24

679.6 25

799.7 26

629.6 27

618.7 28

654.7 29

618.6 30

610 31

595.13 32

595.13 33

649 34

593.16 35

593.16 36

714 37

698 38

666 39

690 40

676 41

645.6 42

695.7 43

667.6 44

667.6 45

635 46

675 47

689 48

660 49

650 50

693 51

664 52

645.6 53

695.5 54

659 55

663 56

700 57

596 58

659 59

584.3 60

666 61

611 62

675 63

689 64

625 65

673 66

568 67

623 68

583 69

566.6 70

566.6 71

584.6 72

583.6 73

580.6 74

580.6 75

660 76

649 77

606 78

620.7 79

476.6 80

518.6 81

606.6 82

620.7 83

618.7 84

632.7 85

610.6 86

626.6 87

625.16 88

625.16 89

623.14 90

625.16 91

677 92

595 93

493 94

473.6 95

530.6 96

623.6 97

622.6 98

479.6 99

536.7 100

449.6 101

506.6 102

515 103

516 104

562 105

573 106

677 107

585.6 108

692.7 109

612.5 110

657.6 111

657.6 112

481 113

505 114

538 115

448.6 116

431.5 117

505.6 118

488.7 119

609.6 120

608.7 121

465.6 122

522.7 123

692.6 124

548.6 125

548.6 126

441.5 127

567.6 128

651.6 129

481 130

458 131

424 132

580 133

595 134

595 135

586.6 136

442.6 137

649.7 138

703.7 139

593.6 140

593.6 141

593.6 142

593.6 143

635.7 144

508.0 145

451.0 146

508.0 147

451.0 148

581.6 149

581.6 150

626.7 151

608.7 152

522.7 153

675.2

TABLE 1a ESI, Cmpd m/z No. Structure [M + H]+ 159

611 160

637.5 161

703.8 162

643.4 163

641.5 164

651.5 165

705.4 166

639.4 167

661 168

624.3 169

624 170

626 171

624.7 172

624.5 173

624.3 174

625.5 175

624.4 176

582.3 177

652 178

582

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound or atautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer that binds the ribosome. In someembodiments, the ribosome is a bacterial ribosome.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomerthereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug ofsaid compound or tautomer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Insome embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound or atautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer disclosed herein and a means fordelivery of the compound.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of or delaying the onset of adisease state in a human or animal comprising administering to the humanor animal in need thereof an effective amount of a compound disclosedherein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of amicrobial infection in a human or animal comprising administering to thehuman or animal an effective amount of a compound disclosed herein, or atautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to use of a compounddisclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, in themanufacture of a medicament for treating, preventing, reducing the riskof, or delaying the onset of, a microbial infection in a human oranimal. In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a compoundfor use in the manufacture of a medicament for treating a microbialinfection in a subject, wherein the compound is selected from a compoundof the present disclosure, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, or ester of said compound or tautomer.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound foruse in the manufacture of a medicament for preventing a microbialinfection in a subject, wherein the compound is selected from a compoundof the present disclosure, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, or ester of said compound or tautomer.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound foruse in the manufacture of a medicament for reducing the risk of amicrobial infection in a subject, wherein the compound is selected froma compound of the present disclosure, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, or ester of said compound or tautomer.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compound foruse in the manufacture of a medicament for delaying the onset of amicrobial infection in a subject, wherein the compound is selected froma compound of the present disclosure, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, or ester of said compound or tautomer.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compounddisclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, for usein treating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset ofa microbial infection in a human or animal.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compounddisclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, for usein treating a microbial infection in a human or animal.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compounddisclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, for usein preventing a microbial infection in a human or animal.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compounddisclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, for usein reducing the risk of a microbial infection in a human or animal.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a compounddisclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, for usein delaying the onset of a microbial infection in a human or animal.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of amicrobial infection in a human or animal comprising administering to thehuman or animal an effective amount of a compound or a tautomer thereof,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of saidcompound or tautomer, wherein said microbial infection is caused by oneor more of the following microorganisms: Acinetobacter spp.(Acinetobacter baumanni), Bacteroides distasonis, Bacteroides fragilis,Bacteroides ovatus, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Bacteroides uniformis,Bacteroides vulgatus, Citrobacter freundii, Citrobacter koser,Clostridium clostridioforme, Clostridium perfringens, Enterobacteraerogenes, Enterobacter cloacae, Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcusspp. (vancomycin susceptible and resistant isolates), Escherichia coli(including ESBL and KPC producing isolates), Eubacterium lentum,Fusobacterium spp., Haemophilus influenzae (including beta-lactamasepositive isolates), Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae(including ESBL and KPC producing isolates), Klebsiella oxytoca(including ESBL and KPC producing isolates), Legionella pneumophiliaMoraxella catarrhalis, Morganella morganii, Mycoplasma spp.,Peptostreptococcus spp., Porphyromonas asaccharolytica, Prevotellabivia, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Providencia rettgeri,Providencia stuartii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens,Streptococcus anginosus, Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin susceptibleand resistant isolates), Staphylococcus epidermidis (methicillinsusceptible and resistant isolates), Stenotrophomonas maltophilia,Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus constellatus, Streptococcuspneumoniae (penicillin susceptible and resistant isolates),Streptococcus pyogenes, or Streptococcus pyogenes.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of amicrobial infection in a human or animal comprising administering to thehuman or animal an effective amount of a compound or a tautomer thereof,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of saidcompound or tautomer, wherein said infection is caused by or involvesone or more microorganisms selected from: Acinetobacter spp.(Acinetobacter baumanni), Bacteroides distasonis, Bacteroides fragilis,Bacteroides ovatus, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Bacteroides uniformis,Bacteroides vulgatus, Citrobacter freundii, Citrobacter koser,Clostridium clostridioforme, Clostridium perfringens, Enterobacteraerogenes, Enterobacter cloacae, Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcusspp., Escherichia coli, Eubacterium lentum, Fusobacterium spp.,Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiellapneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Legionella pneumophilia, Moraxellacatarrhalis, Morganella morganii, Mycoplasma spp., Peptostreptococcusspp., Porphyromonas asaccharolytica, Prevotella bivia, Proteusmirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Providencia rettgeri, Providencia stuartii,Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens, Streptococcus anginosus,Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Stenotrophomonasmaltophilia, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus constellatus,Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Streptococcuspyogenes.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method whereinsaid infection is caused by or involves one or more of aerobic andfacultative gram-positive microorganism selected from: Staphylococcusaureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Enterococcus spp., Streptococcusagalactiae, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Staphylococcus epidermidis.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method whereinsaid infection is caused by or involves one or more of aerobic andfacultative gram-negative microorganism selected from: Escherichia coli,Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Citrobacter freundii,Enterobacter aerogenes, Enterobacter cloacae, Morganella morganii,Serratia marcescens, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumanni,Moraxella catarrhalis, Proteus mirabilis, Citrobacter koseri,Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Proteus vulgaris,Providencia rettgeri, and Providencia stuartii.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method wherein,said infection is caused by or involves one or more anaerobicmicroorganisms: Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides distasonis,Bacteroides ovatus, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Bacteroides uniformis,Clostridium clostridioforme, Eubacterium lentum, Peptostreptococcusspp., Porphyromonas asaccharolytica, Prevotella bivia, Bacteroidesvulgatus, Clostridium perfringens, and Fusobacterium spp.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method, whereinthe microorganism Enterococcus spp. is selected from vancomycinsusceptible isolate and vancomycin resistant isolate.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method wherein,the microorganism Escherichia coli is selected from extended spectrumbeta-lactamase (ESBL) producing isolate and Klebsiella pneumoniaecarbapenemase (KPC) producing isolate.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method wherein,the microorganism Haemophilus influenzae is a beta-lactamase positiveisolate.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method wherein,the microorganism Klebsiella pneumoniae is selected from extendedspectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing isolate and Klebsiellapneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC) producing isolate.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method wherein,the microorganism Klebsiella oxytoca selected from extended spectrumbeta-lactamase (ESBL) producing isolate and Klebsiella pneumoniaecarbapenemase (KPC) producing isolate.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method wherein,the microorganism Staphylococcus aureus is selected from methicillinsusceptible isolate and methicillin resistant isolate.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method wherein,the microorganism Staphylococcus epidermidis is selected frommethicillin susceptible isolate and methicillin resistant isolate.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method wherein,the microorganism Streptococcus pneumoniae is selected from penicillinsusceptible isolate and penicillin resistant isolate.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of amicrobial infection in a human or animal comprising administering to thehuman or animal an effective amount of a compound or a tautomer thereof,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of saidcompound or tautomer, wherein said microbial infection is caused by orinvolves one or more microorganisms which are capable of being used asbiological weapons, e.g., wherein the one or more microorganisms areselected from Bacillus anthracis and Multi Drug Resistant (MDR)anthracis, Franciscella tularensis, Yersinia pestis, Burkholderiamallei, and Burkholderia pseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of amicrobial infection in a human or animal comprising administering to thehuman or animal an effective amount of a compound or a tautomer thereof,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of saidcompound or tautomer, wherein said microbial infection is caused by oneor more of the following microorganisms: Bacillus anthracis and MultiDrug Resistant (MDR) anthracis, Franciscella tularensis, Yersiniapestis, Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderia pseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of amicrobial infection in a human or animal comprising administering to thehuman or animal an effective amount of a compound disclosed herein, or atautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, or a pharmaceutical compositionthereof, or use of a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of saidcompound or tautomer, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, in themanufacture of a medicament for treating, preventing, reducing the riskof, or delaying the onset of a microbial infection in a human or animal,wherein the microbial infection is caused by or involves one or moremicroorganisms which are capable of being used as biological weapons,e.g., wherein the one or more microorganisms are selected from Bacillusanthracis and Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) anthracis, Franciscellatularensis, Yersinia pestis, Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderiapseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of amicrobial infection in a human or animal comprising administering to thehuman or animal an effective amount of a compound disclosed herein, or atautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, or a pharmaceutical compositionthereof, wherein the microbial infection is caused by or involves one ormore microorganisms which are capable of being used as biologicalweapons, e.g., wherein the one or more microorganisms are selected fromBacillus anthracis and Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) anthracis,Franciscella tularensis, Yersinia pestis, Burkholderia mallei, andBurkholderia pseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating a microbial infection in a human or animal comprisingadministering to the human or animal an effective amount of a compounddisclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, or apharmaceutical composition thereof, wherein the microbial infection iscaused by or involves one or more microorganisms which are capable ofbeing used as biological weapons, e.g., wherein the one or moremicroorganisms are selected from Bacillus anthracis and Multi DrugResistant (MDR) anthracis, Franciscella tularensis, Yersinia pestis,Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderia pseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method ofpreventing a microbial infection in a human or animal comprisingadministering to the human or animal an effective amount of a compounddisclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, or apharmaceutical composition thereof, wherein the microbial infection iscaused by or involves one or more microorganisms which are capable ofbeing used as biological weapons, e.g., wherein the one or moremicroorganisms are selected from Bacillus anthracis and Multi DrugResistant (MDR) anthracis, Franciscella tularensis, Yersinia pestis,Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderia pseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method ofreducing the risk of a microbial infection in a human or animalcomprising administering to the human or animal an effective amount of acompound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, or apharmaceutical composition thereof, wherein the microbial infection iscaused by or involves one or more microorganisms which are capable ofbeing used as biological weapons, e.g., wherein the one or moremicroorganisms are selected from Bacillus anthracis and Multi DrugResistant (MDR) anthracis, Franciscella tularensis, Yersinia pestis,Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderia pseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method ofdelaying the onset of a microbial infection in a human or animalcomprising administering to the human or animal an effective amount of acompound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, or apharmaceutical composition thereof, wherein the microbial infection iscaused by or involves one or more microorganisms which are capable ofbeing used as biological weapons, e.g., wherein the one or moremicroorganisms are selected from Bacillus anthracis and Multi DrugResistant (MDR) anthracis, Franciscella tularensis, Yersinia pestis,Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderia pseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to the use of one ormore compounds disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, in the manufacture ofa medicament for treating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delayingthe onset of a microbial infection in a human or animal, wherein themicrobial infection is caused by or involves one or more microorganismswhich are capable of being used as biological weapons, e.g., wherein theone or more microorganisms are selected from Bacillus anthracis andMulti Drug Resistant (MDR) anthracis, Franciscella tularensis, Yersiniapestis, Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderia pseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to the use of one ormore compounds disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, in the manufacture ofa medicament for treating a microbial infection in a human or animal,wherein the microbial infection is caused by or involves one or moremicroorganisms which are capable of being used as biological weapons,e.g., wherein the one or more microorganisms are selected from Bacillusanthracis and Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) anthracis, Franciscellatularensis, Yersinia pestis, Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderiapseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to the use of one ormore compounds disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, in the manufacture ofa medicament for preventing a microbial infection in a human or animal,wherein the microbial infection is caused by or involves one or moremicroorganisms which are capable of being used as biological weapons,e.g., wherein the one or more microorganisms are selected from Bacillusanthracis and Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) anthracis, Franciscellatularensis, Yersinia pestis, Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderiapseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to the use of one ormore compounds disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, in the manufacture ofa medicament for reducing the risk of a microbial infection in a humanor animal, wherein the microbial infection is caused by or involves oneor more microorganisms which are capable of being used as biologicalweapons, e.g., wherein the one or more microorganisms are selected fromBacillus anthracis and Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) anthracis,Franciscella tularensis, Yersinia pestis, Burkholderia mallei, andBurkholderia pseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to the use of one ormore compounds disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, in the manufacture ofa medicament for delaying the onset of a microbial infection in a humanor animal, wherein the microbial infection is caused by or involves oneor more microorganisms which are capable of being used as biologicalweapons, e.g., wherein the one or more microorganisms are selected fromBacillus anthracis and Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) anthracis,Franciscella tularensis, Yersinia pestis, Burkholderia mallei, andBurkholderia pseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains, at least in part,to a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, for use in a methodof treating, preventing, reducing the risk of, and/or delaying the onsetof a microbial, e.g., bacterial, infection in a subject, wherein theinfection is caused by or involves one or more microorganisms which arecapable of being used as biological weapons, e.g., wherein the one ormore microorganisms are selected from Bacillus anthracis and Multi DrugResistant (MDR) anthracis, Franciscella tularensis, Yersinia pestis,Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderia pseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains, at least in part,to a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, for use in a methodof treating a microbial, e.g., bacterial, infection in a subject,wherein the infection is caused by or involves one or moremicroorganisms which are capable of being used as biological weapons,e.g., wherein the one or more microorganisms are selected from Bacillusanthracis and Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) anthracis, Franciscellatularensis, Yersinia pestis, Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderiapseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains, at least in part,to a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, for use in a methodof preventing a microbial, e.g., bacterial, infection in a subject,wherein the infection is caused by or involves one or moremicroorganisms which are capable of being used as biological weapons,e.g., wherein the one or more microorganisms are selected from Bacillusanthracis and Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) anthracis, Franciscellatularensis, Yersinia pestis, Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderiapseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains, at least in part,to a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, for use in a methodof reducing the risk of a microbial, e.g., bacterial, infection in asubject, wherein the infection is caused by or involves one or moremicroorganisms which are capable of being used as biological weapons,e.g., wherein the one or more microorganisms are selected from Bacillusanthracis and Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) anthracis, Franciscellatularensis, Yersinia pestis, Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderiapseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains, at least in part,to a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, for use in a methodof delaying the onset of a microbial, e.g., bacterial, infection in asubject, wherein the infection is caused by or involves one or moremicroorganisms which are capable of being used as biological weapons,e.g., wherein the one or more microorganisms are selected from Bacillusanthracis and Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) anthracis, Franciscellatularensis, Yersinia pestis, Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderiapseudomallei.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of amicrobial infection in a human or animal comprising administering to thehuman or animal an effective amount of a compound disclosed herein, or atautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, or use of a compound disclosedherein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, in the manufacture of amedicament for treating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delayingthe onset of a microbial infection in a human or animal, wherein themicrobial infection is selected from the group consisting of: a skininfection, a Gram positive infection, a Gram negative infection,nosocomial pneumonia, community acquired pneumonia, post-viralpneumonia, hospital acquired pneumonia/ventilator associated pneumonia,a respiratory tract infection such as chronic respiratory tractinfection (CRTI), acute pelvic infection, a complicated skin and skinstructure infection, a skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) includinguncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections (uSSTI)s and complicatedskin and soft tissue infections, an abdominal infection, a complicatedintra-abdominal infection, a urinary tract infection, bacteremia,septicemia, endocarditis, an atrio-ventricular shunt infection, avascular access infection, meningitis, surgical prophylaxis, aperitoneal infection, a bone infection, a joint infection, amethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, avancomycin-resistant Enterococci infection, a linezolid-resistantorganism infection, and tuberculosis.

The compounds of the present disclosure can be used, for example for thetreatment of patients with moderate to severe infections, which may becaused by susceptible isolates of the indicated microorganisms.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of acomplicated intra-abdominal infection in a human or animal comprisingadministering to the human or animal an effective amount of a compounddisclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, or tothe use of a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, in the manufacture of a medicament for treating, preventing,reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of a complicatedintra-abdominal infection in a human or animal.

In some embodiments, the complicated intra-abdominal infection isselected from polymicrobial infections such as abscess due toEscherichia coli, Clostridium clostridioforme, Eubacterium lentum,Peptostreptococcus spp., Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides distasonis,Bacteroides ovatus, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Bacteroides uniformis,Streptococcus anginosus, Streptococcus constellatus, Enterococcusfaecalis, Proteus mirabilis, or Clostridium perfringens.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of acomplicated skin and skin structure infection (cSSSI, also known asacute bacterial skin and skin structure infections or ABSSSI) in a humanor animal comprising administering to the human or animal an effectiveamount of a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, or to the use of a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomerthereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug ofsaid compound or tautomer, in the manufacture of a medicament fortreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of acomplicated skin and skin structure infection.

In some embodiments, the complicated skin and skin structure infectionis selected from diabetic foot infections without osteomyelitis due toStaphylococcus aureus (methicillin susceptible and resistant isolates),Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli,Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Bacteroides fragilis,Peptostreptococcus species, Porphyromonas asaccharolytica, or Prevotellabivia.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of acommunity acquired pneumonia (CAP) in a human or animal comprisingadministering to the human or animal an effective amount of a compounddisclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, or tothe use of a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, in the manufacture of a medicament for treating, preventing,reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of community acquiredpneumonia.

In some embodiments, the community acquired pneumonia is due toStreptococcus pneumoniae (penicillin susceptible and resistant isolates)including cases with concurrent bacteremia, Haemophilus influenzae(including beta-lactamase positive isolates), Moraxella catarrhalis, oratypical bacteria like Mycoplasma spp.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of acomplicated urinary tract infection (cUTI) in a human or animalcomprising administering to the human or animal an effective amount of acompound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, or tothe use of a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, in the manufacture of a medicament for treating, preventing,reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of a complicated urinarytract infection.

In some embodiments, the complicated urinary tract infection is selectedfrom pyelonephritis due to Escherichia coli, concurrent bacteremia, orKlebsiella pneumoniae.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of anacute pelvic infection in a human or animal comprising administering tothe human or animal an effective amount of a compound disclosed herein,or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, or to the use of a compounddisclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, in themanufacture of a medicament for treating, preventing, reducing the riskof, or delaying the onset of an acute pelvic infection.

In some embodiments, the acute pelvic infection is selected frompostpartum endomyometritis, septic abortion and post-surgicalgynecologic infections and the infection is due to a microorganismselected from Streptococcus agalactiae, Escherichia coli, Bacteroidesfragilis, Porphyromonas asaccharolytica, Peptostreptococcus spp., andPrevotella bivia.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of ahospital acquired pneumonia (HAP)/ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP)in a human or animal comprising administering to the human or animal aneffective amount of a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of saidcompound or tautomer, or to the use of a compound disclosed herein, or atautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, in the manufacture of a medicamentfor treating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset ofhospital acquired pneumonia/ventilator associated pneumonia.

In some embodiments, the hospital acquired pneumonia/ventilatorassociated pneumonia is due to a microorganism selected fromStreptococcus pneumoniae (penicillin susceptible and resistantisolates), Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin susceptible and resistantisolates), Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacterspp., Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Haemophilus influenzae (includingbeta-lactamase positive isolates), and Legionella pneumophilia.

The compounds or tautomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, estersor prodrugs of said compounds or tautomers of the present disclosure mayalso be useful for the prevention, prophylaxis, or reduction of surgicalsite infections. In some embodiments, the compounds or tautomers orpharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or prodrugs of said compoundsor tautomers of the present disclosure are useful following electivecolorectal surgery.

Appropriate specimens for bacteriological examination should be obtainedin order to isolate and identify the causative organisms and todetermine their susceptibility to the compounds of the presentdisclosure. Therapy with the compounds or tautomers or pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts, esters or prodrugs of said compounds or tautomers ofthe present disclosure may be initiated empirically before results ofthese tests are known; once results become available, antimicrobialtherapy should be adjusted accordingly.

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain theeffectiveness of the compounds or tautomers or pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts, esters or prodrugs of said compounds or tautomers ofthe present disclosure and other antibacterial drugs, the compounds ortautomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or prodrugs ofsaid compounds or tautomers should be used only to treat or preventinfections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused bysusceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information areavailable, they should be considered in selecting or modifyingantibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiologyand susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection oftherapy.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of amicrobial infection due to an aerobic or facultative gram-positivemicroorganism in a human or animal comprising administering to the humanor animal an effective amount of a compound disclosed herein, or atautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, or to the use of a compounddisclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, in themanufacture of a medicament for treating, preventing, reducing the riskof, or delaying the onset of a microbial infection due to an aerobic orfacultative gram-positive microorganism.

In some embodiments, the aerobic or facultative gram-positivemicroorganism is selected from: Staphylococcus aureus (methicillinsusceptible and resistant isolates), Streptococcus pneumoniae(penicillin susceptible and resistant isolates), Enterococcus spp.(vancomycin susceptible and resistant isolates), Streptococcusagalactiae, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Staphylococcus epidermidis(methicillin susceptible and resistant isolates).

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of amicrobial infection due to an aerobic and facultative gram-negativemicroorganism in a human or animal comprising administering to the humanor animal an effective amount of a compound disclosed herein, or atautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, or to the use of a compounddisclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound or tautomer, in themanufacture of a medicament for treating, preventing, reducing the riskof, or delaying the onset of a microbial infection due to an aerobic orfacultative gram-positive microorganism.

In some embodiments, the aerobic and facultative gram-negativemicroorganism is selected from: Escherichia coli [including extendedspectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and Klebsiella pneumonia (KPC) producingisolates), Haemophilus influenzae (including Beta-lactamase positiveisolates), Klebsiella pneumoniae (including ESBL and KPC producingisolates), Citrobacter freundii, Enterobacter aerogenes, Enterobactercloacae, Morganella morganii, Serratia marcescens, Pseudomonasaeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumanni, Moraxella catarrhalis, Proteusmirabilis, Citrobacter koseri, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiellaoxytoca (including ESBL and KPC producing isolates), Proteus vulgaris,Providencia rettgeri, and Providencia stuartii.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of amicrobial infection due to an anaerobic microorganism in a human oranimal comprising administering to the human or animal an effectiveamount of a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, or to the use of a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomerthereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug ofsaid compound or tautomer, in the manufacture of a medicament fortreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of amicrobial infection due to an anaerobic microorganism.

In some embodiments, the anaerobic microorganism is selected from:Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides distasonis, Bacteroides ovatus,Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Bacteroides uniformis, Clostridiumclostridioforme, Eubacterium lentum, Peptostreptococcus species,Porphyromonas asaccharolytica, Prevotella bivia, Bacteroides vulgates,Clostridium perfringens, and Fusobacterium spp.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method oftreating or reducing the risk of a microbial infection in a human oranimal comprising administering to the human or animal an effectiveamount of a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer, or to the use of a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomerthereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug ofsaid compound or tautomer, in the manufacture of a medicament fortreating, preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of amicrobial infection.

In some embodiments, the microorganism is Legionella pneumophilia.

In some embodiments, the microorganism Enterococcus spp. is selectedfrom vancomycin susceptible isolate and vancomycin resistant isolate. Insome embodiments, the microorganism Escherichia coli is selected fromextended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing isolate and Klebsiellapneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC) producing isolate. In some embodiments,the microorganism Haemophilus influenzae is a beta-lactamase positiveisolate. In some embodiments, the microorganism Klebsiella pneumoniae isselected from extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing isolateand Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC) producing isolate. In someembodiments, the microorganism Klebsiella oxytoca selected from extendedspectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing isolate and Klebsiellapneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC) producing isolate. In some embodiments,the microorganism Staphylococcus aureus is selected from methicillinsusceptible isolate and methicillin resistant isolate. In someembodiments, the microorganism Staphylococcus epidermidis is selectedfrom methicillin susceptible isolate and methicillin resistant isolate.In some embodiments, the microorganism Streptococcus pneumoniae isselected from penicillin susceptible isolate and penicillin resistantisolate.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method, use, orcompound disclosed herein, wherein the amount of compound or a tautomerthereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug ofsaid compound or tautomer comprises from 0.1 mg to 1500 mg.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method, use, orcompound disclosed herein wherein the amount of compound or a tautomerthereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug ofsaid compound or tautomer comprises about 25 mg, or about 50 mg, orabout 75 mg, or about 100 mg, or about 125 mg, or about 150 mg, or about175 mg, or about 200 mg, or about 225 mg, or about 250 mg, or about 275mg, or about 300 mg, or about 325, or about 350 mg, or about 375 mg, orabout 400 mg, or about 425 mg, or about 450 mg, or about 475 mg, orabout 500 mg, or about 525 mg, or about 550 mg, or about 575 mg, orabout 600 mg, or about 625 mg, or about 650 mg, or about 675 mg, orabout 700 mg, or about 725 mg, or about 750 mg, or about 775 mg, orabout 800 mg, or about 825 mg, or about 850 mg, or about 875 mg, orabout 900 mg, or about 925 mg, or about 950 mg, or about 975 mg, orabout 1000 mg, or about 1025 mg, or about 1050, mg, or about 1075 mg, orabout 1100 mg, or about 1125 mg, or about 1150 mg, or about 1175 mg, orabout 1200 mg, or about 1225 mg, or about 1250 mg, or about 1275 mg, orabout 1300 mg, or about 1325 mg, or about 1350 mg, or about 1375 mg, orabout 1400 mg, or about 1425 mg, or about 1450 mg, or about 1475 mg, orabout 1500 mg.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method, use, orcompound disclosed herein wherein the compound, or a tautomer thereof,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of saidcompound or tautomer, is administered otically, ophthalmically, nasally,orally, parenterally, topically, or intravenously.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method ofsynthesizing a compound disclosed herein, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a medical devicecontaining a compound disclosed herein or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of said compound ortautomer. In some embodiments, the device is a stent.

3. Synthesis of the Compounds of the Disclosure

The compounds of the present disclosure can be synthesized by using artrecognized techniques, such as those described in US 2012-0220566, WO2012/173689, or PCT/US2014/054869, the contents of each of which areincorporated herein by reference in their entireties. The compounds thusobtained can be further purified, for example, by flash columnchromatography, high performance liquid chromatography, crystallization,or any known purification method.

In one embodiment, the compounds of the present disclosure can besynthesized according to the synthetic Schemes 1-3 below:

Referring to Scheme 1, esterification of D-Malic acid (1a) isaccomplished by adding trifluoroacetic anhydride to and the carboxylicacid e.g., (1a), and stirring the resulting mixture at e.g., roomtemperature under an inert atmosphere e.g., argon atmosphere for e.g.,40 min. Volatiles are removed, an anhydrous alcohol, e.g., methanol isadded, and the mixture is stirred at e.g., room temperature for e.g., 1h 30 min. The resulting mixture is then concentrated and the residue iscrystallized from e.g., diethyl ether/hexanes to obtain 2a.

Reduction of intermediate 2a using a reducing agent e.g., BH₃-DMS in asolvent e.g., anhydrous THF at low temperature e.g., −10° C. under aninert atmosphere, e.g., argon atmosphere provides intermediate 3a.Intermediate 4a is obtained by treating 3a with TBDMS-Cl and imidazolein a solvent e.g., anhydrous DMF at low temperature e.g., −10° C.Alkylation of intermediate 4a using a base, e.g., sodium hydride and4-bromobenzaldehyde in a solvent e.g., anhydrous DMF provides 5a.Reduction of ester 5a with e.g., LiBH₄ in a solvent, e.g., anhydrous THFat low temperature, e.g., 0° C. under an inert atmosphere, e.g., argonatmosphere, followed by the addition of e.g., a solution of LiEt₃BH inTHF yields 6a.

Intermediate 7a is prepared by treating 6a with dihydropyran in asolvent, e.g., anhydrous methylene chloride, followed by pyridiniump-toluenesulfonate (PPTS) under an inert atmosphere, e.g., argonatmosphere for e.g., 14 h. Deprotection of 7a using a solution of e.g.,tetrabutylammonium fluoride in a solvent, e.g., THF yields 8a. Treatmentof 8a with diphenylphosphoryl azide in a solvent, e.g., anhydroustoluene under an inert atmosphere, e.g., argon atmosphere and at anelevated temperature, e.g., 80° C., yields 9a. Intermediate 10a isobtained by treating 9a with triphenylphosphine in a solvent, e.g., THFand water at an elevated temperature, e.g., 60° C. for e.g., 3 h.

Treatment of 10a with bispinacolatodiborane, potassium acetate, andPdCl₂ (dppf).CH₂Cl₂ in a solvent, e.g., anhydrous DMSO under an inertatmosphere, e.g., argon atmosphere and at an elevated temperature e.g.,80° C. yields 16a. Arylation of 16a with 5-iodocytosine in the presenceof copper acetate monohydrate, tetramethylethylenediamine, water, and asolvent, e.g., in methanol provides 17a. Coupling of 17a with an alkyneusing standard Sonogashira coupling conditions e.g., treatment of 17aand an alkyne with N—N-diisopropylethylamine, Pd(PPh₃)₄, and CuI in asolvent, e.g., anhydrous DMF under an inert atmosphere, e.g., argonatmosphere and at an elevated temperature e.g., 70° C. for e.g., 12 hyields 18a.

HCl is added to a solution of 18a in a solvent, e.g., dichloromethane,and stirred at e.g., room temperature for e.g., 1 h. The resultingmixture is concentrated and the residue is dissolved in a solvent, e.g.,anhydrous methanol. Bis-boc-1-pyrazolecarboxamide andN—N-diisopropylethylamine are added to the residue and the resultingmixture is stirred at e.g., room temperature for e.g., 12 h. The solventis removed and the resulting crude mixture is treated with thioanisolein trifluoroacetic acid at e.g., room temperature for e.g., 17 h toprovide compounds disclosed herein e.g., Compound 71.

Referring to Scheme 2, cyclization of 4-bromobenzaldehyde andDanishefsky's diene in the presence of (S)-H8-BINOL, 4 Å powderedmolecular sieves, and Ti(OiPr)₄ in a solvent, e.g., toluene under aninert atmosphere, e.g., argon atmosphere provides 1a. Alkylation of 1ausing CuI, vinyl magnesium bromide, DMPU, and TMS-Cl in a solvent, e.g.,THF at low temperature, e.g., 0° C. yields 2a. Reduction of 2a usinge.g., NaBH₄ in a solvent, e.g., methanol provides 3a. Intermediate 4a isprepared by amination of 3a with N-Boc-2-aminothiazole, diisopropylazodicarboxylate (DIAD), and triphenylphosphine in a solvent, e.g., THF.Treatment of 4a with 9-BBN dimer in a solvent, e.g., anhydrous THF underan inert atmosphere, e.g., argon for e.g., 16 hr yields a mixture ofdiastereomers 5a and 6a. Intermediate 7a is then prepared by treating 6awith DPPA and DBU in a solvent, e.g., toluene.

Reduction and protection of 7a is accomplished by treatment of 7a withtriphenylphosphine in a solvent, e.g., THF and water heating to e.g.,60-65° C. for e.g., 21 hr. The resulting mixture is then cooled to e.g.,RT, and treated with triethylamine and (Boc)₂O at e.g., RT to yield 8a.Treatment of 8a with bispinacalatodiborane and KOAc followed byPdCl₂(dppf)CH₂Cl₂ in a solvent, e.g., DMSO at elevated temperature e.g.,80-85° C. for e.g., 19 hr provides 9a. Arylation of 9a usingIodocytosine, Cu(OAc)₂, and TMEDA in a solvent, e.g., MeOH and/or waterat e.g., RT for e.g., 16 hr yields 10a. Coupling of 10a with 11a in thepresence of DIPEA, Pd(PPh₃)₄, and CuI in a solvent, e.g., DMF at anelevated temperature e.g., 70-75° C. for e.g., 13 hr followed bytreatment with methanol provides 12a.

12a is then treated with 4N HCl solution in dioxane in a solvent, e.g.,CH₂Cl₂ (5.0 ml) at e.g., RT for e.g., 4 hr. The reaction mixture is thenconcentrated and treated with N,N′-BisBocgunylpyrazole (13a) and DIPEAin a solvent, e.g., methanol at e.g., RT for e.g., 18 hr. The resultingproduct is treated with thioanisole in TFA at elevated temperature e.g.,40-45° C. for e.g., 3.5 hr to provide compounds disclosed herein e.g.,Compound 108.

Referring to Scheme 1, starting diacid 1 can be esterified with analcohol such as methanol under acidic conditions to yield an ester 2,which may be further reduced with a boron reducing agent such as BH₃ DMSto provide alcohol 3. This alcohol 3 may be further protected with asuitable protecting group such as TBS and the secondary alcohol of theresultant intermediate 4 may be further alkylated with an alkylatingreagent such as p-bromo benzyl bromide. The ester group of intermediate5 may be reduced with a boron reagent such as LiBH₄ to yield alcohol 6.The alcohol 6 may be further protected with a suitable protecting groupsuch as THP. After deprotecting on of the hydroxyl groups ofintermediate 7 with TBAF, the resultant intermediate 8 may undergoMitsunobu reaction to yield azide 9, which is further reduced to anamine by reacting the azide with PPh₃ and protecting the resultant aminogroup with BOC group, for example, to produce intermediate 10.Deprotection of the hydroxyl group of 10 yields alcohol 11, which inturn may yield a di-protected amine 12 by reacting 11 with MeCl, thensodium azide and PPh₃, followed by Boc₂O. Intermediate 12 may beconverted to a boronic acid derivative by reacting 12 with a suitableboron reagent and a transition metal catalyst (e.g., palladiumcatalyst). Intermediate 13 may react with for example iodo cytosineunder copper catalysis, followed by protection of the amino group of thecytosine with a Bz group. Further reacting cytosine derivative with anappropriate alkyne under palladium catalysis yields a protectedpyrazolopyrimidine derivative 15. Upon deprotection and reaction of 15with Bis-Boc pyraxolecarboxamidine the compounds 654 may be obtained.

4. Characterization of Compounds of the Disclosure

Compounds designed, selected and/or optimized by methods describedabove, once produced, can be characterized using a variety of assaysknown to those skilled in the art to determine whether the compoundshave biological activity. For example, the molecules can becharacterized by conventional assays, including but not limited to thoseassays described below, to determine whether they have a predictedactivity, binding activity and/or binding specificity.

Furthermore, high-throughput screening can be used to speed up analysisusing such assays.

As a result, it can be possible to rapidly screen the moleculesdisclosed herein for activity, for example, as anti-cancer,anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic or anti-viral agents. Also,it can be possible to assay how the compounds interact with a ribosomeor ribosomal subunit and/or are effective as modulators (for example,inhibitors) of protein synthesis using techniques known in the art.General methodologies for performing high-throughput screening aredescribed, for example, in Devlin (1998) High Throughput Screening,Marcel Dekker; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,763,263. High-throughput assays canuse one or more different assay techniques including, but not limitedto, those described below.

(1) Surface Binding Studies.

A variety of binding assays can be useful in screening new molecules fortheir binding activity. One approach includes surface plasmon resonance(SPR) that can be used to evaluate the binding properties of moleculesof interest with respect to a ribosome, ribosomal subunit or a fragmentthereof.

SPR methodologies measure the interaction between two or moremacromolecules in real-time through the generation of aquantum-mechanical surface plasmon. One device, (BIAcore Biosensor RTMfrom Pharmacia Biosensor, Piscataway, N.J.) provides a focused beam ofpolychromatic light to the interface between a gold film (provided as adisposable biosensor “chip”) and a buffer compartment that can beregulated by the user. A 100 nm thick “hydrogel” composed ofcarboxylated dextran that provides a matrix for the covalentimmobilization of analytes of interest is attached to the gold film.When the focused light interacts with the free electron cloud of thegold film, plasmon resonance is enhanced. The resulting reflected lightis spectrally depleted in wavelengths that optimally evolved theresonance. By separating the reflected polychromatic light into itscomponent wavelengths (by means of a prism), and determining thefrequencies that are depleted, the BIAcore establishes an opticalinterface which accurately reports the behavior of the generated surfaceplasmon resonance. When designed as above, the plasmon resonance (andthus the depletion spectrum) is sensitive to mass in the evanescentfield (which corresponds roughly to the thickness of the hydrogel). Ifone component of an interacting pair is immobilized to the hydrogel, andthe interacting partner is provided through the buffer compartment, theinteraction between the two components can be measured in real timebased on the accumulation of mass in the evanescent field and itscorresponding effects of the plasmon resonance as measured by thedepletion spectrum. This system permits rapid and sensitive real-timemeasurement of the molecular interactions without the need to labeleither component.

(2) Fluorescence Polarization.

Fluorescence polarization (FP) is a measurement technique that canreadily be applied to protein-protein, protein-ligand, or RNA-ligandinteractions in order to derive IC₅₀s and Kds of the associationreaction between two molecules. In this technique one of the moleculesof interest is conjugated with a fluorophore. This is generally thesmaller molecule in the system (in this case, the compound of interest).The sample mixture, containing both the ligand-probe conjugate and theribosome, ribosomal subunit or fragment thereof, is excited withvertically polarized light. Light is absorbed by the probe fluorophores,and re-emitted a short time later. The degree of polarization of theemitted light is measured. Polarization of the emitted light isdependent on several factors, but most importantly on viscosity of thesolution and on the apparent molecular weight of the fluorophore. Withproper controls, changes in the degree of polarization of the emittedlight depends only on changes in the apparent molecular weight of thefluorophore, which in-turn depends on whether the probe-ligand conjugateis free in solution, or is bound to a receptor. Binding assays based onFP have a number of important advantages, including the measurement ofIC₅₀s and Kds under true homogenous equilibrium conditions, speed ofanalysis and amenity to automation, and ability to screen in cloudysuspensions and colored solutions.

(3) Protein Synthesis.

It is contemplated that, in addition to characterization by theforegoing biochemical assays, the compound of interest can also becharacterized as a modulator (for example, an inhibitor of proteinsynthesis) of the functional activity of the ribosome or ribosomalsubunit.

Furthermore, more specific protein synthesis inhibition assays can beperformed by administering the compound to a whole organism, tissue,organ, organelle, cell, a cellular or subcellular extract, or a purifiedribosome preparation and observing its pharmacological and inhibitoryproperties by determining, for example, its inhibition constant (IC₅₀)for inhibiting protein synthesis. Incorporation of ³H leucine or ³⁵Smethionine, or similar experiments can be performed to investigateprotein synthesis activity. A change in the amount or the rate ofprotein synthesis in the cell in the presence of a molecule of interestindicates that the molecule is a modulator of protein synthesis. Adecrease in the rate or the amount of protein synthesis indicates thatthe molecule is an inhibitor of protein synthesis.

(4) Antimicrobial Assays and Other Evaluation.

Furthermore, the compounds can be assayed for anti-proliferative oranti-infective properties on a cellular level. For example, where thetarget organism is a microorganism, the activity of compounds ofinterest can be assayed by growing the microorganisms of interest inmedia either containing or lacking the compound. Growth inhibition canbe indicative that the molecule can be acting as a protein synthesisinhibitor. More specifically, the activity of the compounds of interestagainst bacterial pathogens can be demonstrated by the ability of thecompound to inhibit growth of defined strains of human pathogens. Forthis purpose, a panel of bacterial strains can be assembled to include avariety of target pathogenic species, some containing resistancemechanisms that have been characterized. Use of such a panel oforganisms permits the determination of structure-activity relationshipsnot only in regards to potency and spectrum, but also with a view toobviating resistance mechanisms.

The in vitro activity of the compounds of the present disclosure can bedetermined. Antimicrobial testing is typically performed to determinethe minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Minimum inhibitoryconcentrations (MICs) are determined by the microdilution method in afinal volume of 100 μl according to protocols outlined by The Clinicaland Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Performance standards forreference strains are assessed within the same experimental design tomaintain quality control. See, for example, Clinical LaboratoryStandards Institute: Methods for dilution antimicrobial susceptibilitytests for bacteria that grow aerobically M7-A8. Approved Standard-EighthEdition. Wayne, Pa.: CLSI; December 2008; and Clinical LaboratoryStandards Institute: Performance Standards for AntimicrobialSusceptibility Testing M100-S20; Approved Standard-Twentieth Edition.Wayne, Pa.: CLSI; June 2010.

The antimicrobial and other drug properties of the compounds can furtherbe evaluated in various in vivo mammalian assays, such as a mouse or ratperitonitis infectious models, skin and soft tissue models (oftenreferred to as the thigh model), or a mouse pneumonia model. There aresepticemia or organ infection models known to those skilled in the art.These efficacy models can be used as part of the evaluation process andcan be used as a guide of potential efficacy in humans. Endpoints canvary from reduction in bacterial burden to lethality. For the latterendpoint, results are often expressed as a PD₅₀ value, or the dose ofdrug that protects 50% of the animals from mortality.

To further assess a compound's drug-like properties, measurements ofinhibition of cytochrome P450 enzymes and phase II metabolizing enzymeactivity can also be measured either using recombinant human enzymesystems or more complex systems like human liver microsomes.

Further, compounds can be assessed as substrates of these metabolicenzyme activities as well. These activities are useful in determiningthe potential of a compound to cause drug-drug interactions or generatemetabolites that retain or have no useful antimicrobial activity.

To get an estimate of the potential of the compound to be orallybioavailable, one can also perform solubility and Caco-2 assays. Thelatter is a cell line from human epithelium that allows measurement ofdrug uptake and passage through a Caco-2 cell monolayer often growingwithin wells of a 24-well microtiter plate equipped with a 1 micronmembrane. Free drug concentrations can be measured on the basolateralside of the monolayer, assessing the amount of drug that can passthrough the intestinal monolayer. Appropriate controls to ensuremonolayer integrity and tightness of gap junctions are needed. Usingthis same system one can get an estimate of P-glycoprotein mediatedefflux. P-glycoprotein is a pump that localizes to the apical membraneof cells, forming polarized monolayers. This pump can abrogate theactive or passive uptake across the Caco-2 cell membrane, resulting inless drug passing through the intestinal epithelial layer. These resultsare often done in conjunction with solubility measurements and both ofthese factors are known to contribute to oral bioavailability inmammals. Measurements of oral bioavailability in animals and ultimatelyin man using traditional pharmacokinetic experiments will determine theabsolute oral bioavailability.

Experimental results can also be used to build models that help predictphysical-chemical parameters that contribute to drug-like properties.When such a model is verified, experimental methodology can be reduced,with increased reliance on the model predictability.

(5) Animal Pharmacology and Toxicology.

The compounds of the present disclosure can be evaluated for efficacy inwell-known animal models. The following table provides representativeanimal models for various infection indications.

Target Infection Indication Animal Model of Efficacy HAP/VAP Efficacy inmouse and/or rat pneumoniae model vs. respiratory tract infectionpathogens of interest (Streptococcus pneumoniae, including multi-drugresistant Streptococcus pneumoniae, H. influenzae, methicillin resistantStaphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and Pseudomonas. aeruginosa) cSSSIEfficacy in mouse model against pathogens of interest (MRSA, K.pneumoniae) Sepsis Efficacy in mouse peritonitis model vs. pathogens ofinterest (E. coli, K. pneumoniae, E. faecalis, MRSA) cUTI Efficacy inmouse model against E. coli, K. pneumoniae and/or MRSA) Febrile Efficacyin mouse peritonitis model against S. aureus, neutropenia S.epidermidis, S. pneumoniae, S. pyogenes, P. aeruginosaAnimal Model for Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections (cSSSI):Murine Skin and Soft Tissue Infection Model of Klebsiella pneumoniae1705966 in Thighs of Neutropenic Female CD-1 Mice

This model is useful to assess the efficacy of compounds of the presentdisclosure in a Klebsiella pneumoniae 1705966 neutropenic mouse thighinfection model using female ICR (CD-1) mice.

Study Design:

Species: Female ICR (CD-1) Mice, 8 to 9 weeks old, weighting 25-29 g.

Inoculum: Klebsiella pneumoniae 17059663 was streaked from frozen stockonto Blood agar (Tryptic Soy Agar+5% Sheep Blood), BD, #221261) andincubated overnight at 35° C. After overnight incubation, enoughbacteria (approx. 1 full loop) to measure OD₆₂₅=0.990 was transferredfrom plate and diluted into 10 ml pre-warmed Mueller-Hinton broth. Thisculture was further diluted 1:1000 into pre-warmed MH broth and grownfor approximately 2 hours at 35° C. with shaking. Each mouse was given0.1 mL of 1:1000 dilution culture injected into both caudal thighmuscles under isoflurane inhalation anesthesia.

Dilution Initial O.D. Final O.D. (after ~2 hr. incubation) 1:10 0.1350.424 1:100 0.014 0.215 1:1000 0.001 0.035Neutropenia is induced by intraperitoneal (I.P.) administration ofCyclophosphamide monohydrate on Day −4 (150 mg/kg) and Day −1 (100mg/kg).

-   -   Vehicle: 0.9% sodium chloride    -   Dosing: Each mouse in the treated groups was given the        appropriate dose of the compound to be tested in a volume of 0.2        ml, 2 and 8 hrs. post bacterial inoculation.    -   Time points:    -   Controls: 0, 2, 6, and 24 hrs.    -   Treated: 24 hrs.

Sampling: 2 or 3 mice/time point were euthanized via CO₂, and theircaudal thigh muscles excised and homogenized. The thigh muscles wereplaced in 5 ml sterile PBS in Stomacher Filter bag and homogenized withMicroBiomaster80 (Brinkmann) for 60 seconds, normal setting and 1:10dilutions were made per standard protocol in a 96-well plate. Aliquotsof 25 ul for each dilution, as well as the homogenate, were plated onblood agar plates and incubated at 35° C. to determine the CFU/mL overthe time course. After overnight incubation, colonies were counted.

Animal Model for Sepsis:

Murine Peritonitis Model (E. coli, K. Pneumoniae, E. Faecalis, MRSA)

This model is used to evaluate the effect of subcutaneous (SC) treatmentwith compounds of the present disclosure on growth of Escherichia coliATCC 25922 in a mouse peritonitis model using female Swiss Webster mice.

Controls:

-   -   Negative: Inoculum only    -   Inoculum Vehicle Intraperitoneal    -   Positive: Ciprofloxacin

Study Design:

Species: Female Swiss Webster Mice

Inoculation: Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 is made by adding 1 ml (4/6/07)stock to 9 ml 0.25% Brewer's Yeast to make (1:10), then 1 ml of the(1:10) will be added to 9 ml 0.25% Brewer's Yeast to make (1:100), then1 ml of the (1:100) will be added to 9 ml 0.25% Brewer's Yeast to make(1:1000), then 2.5 ml of the (1:1000) will be added to 122.5 ml 0.25%Brewer's Yeast to make (1:50,000), 1 ml/mouse will be inoculatedintraperitoneally (IP).

Route of Administration: SC

Dosing: Vehicle for compounds of the present disclosure: Saline or 50 mMSodium phosphate buffer in 10% Captisol in water, pH=7.2.

Dose Administration: Q3H×3 beginning at 30 min post bacterialinoculation

Study Duration: 24 hrs. 0.25% Brewer's Yeast Extract (BYE): Dilute 2%prepared on 11/12/09 (Lot.2158K, MP Biomedicals) 25 ml 2%+175 ml 1×PBS.

Outcome Measures: Colony Forming Unit's from peritoneal wash and spleenhomogenate and drug levels from wash, spleen homogenate, and plasma.

Blood is collected via cardiac puncture while mouse is under CO₂narcosis. The whole blood sample is placed in heparinized eppendorftubes and kept on wet ice until centrifuged (4 min @ 14,000 rpm). Plasmais transferred to 96 deep-well block on dry ice and stored at −20° C.Immediately following blood collection, 2 ml of sterile PBS (phosphatebuffered saline) was injected into the peritoneal cavity with a 25Gneedle. The abdomen was gently massaged, and a small incision was madeto allow access to the peritoneal cavity. The peritoneal wash fluid wascollected using sterile technique, serially diluted 1:10, plated onblood agar plates, and incubated overnight at 35° C.

Spleens were harvested and placed in 1 ml sterile PBS in Stomacher bagand homogenized with MicroBiomaster80 (Brinkmann) for 60 seconds, normalsetting and 1:10 dilutions were made. 25 μl of each dilution, as well asthe homogenate, was plated on blood agar plates and incubated at 35° C.to determine the CFU/mL over the time course. After overnightincubation, colonies were counted.

Other Animal Models

Similarly, other animal infection models can be used for hospitalacquired pneumonia (HAP)/ventilator acquired pneumonia (VAP),complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), and febrile neutropenia.

5. Formulation and Administration

The compositions and methods of the present disclosure can be practicedby delivering the compounds of the present disclosure using a means fordelivery e.g., any suitable carrier. The dose of active compound, modeof administration and use of suitable carrier will depend upon theintended patient or subject and the targeted microorganism, e.g., thetarget bacterial organism. The formulations, both for human medical useand veterinary use, of compounds according to the present disclosuretypically include such compounds in association with a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

The carrier(s) should be “acceptable” in the sense of being compatiblewith compounds of the present disclosure and not deleterious to therecipient. Pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, in this regard, areintended to include any and all solvents, dispersion media, coatings,absorption delaying agents, and the like, compatible with pharmaceuticaladministration. The use of such media and agents for pharmaceuticallyactive substances is known in the art. Except insofar as anyconventional media or agent is incompatible with the active compound,use thereof in the compositions is contemplated. Supplementary activecompounds (identified or designed according to the disclosure and/orknown in the art) also can be incorporated into the compositions. Theformulations can conveniently be presented in dosage unit form and canbe prepared by any of the methods well known in the art ofpharmacy/microbiology. In general, some formulations are prepared bybringing the compound into association with a liquid carrier or a finelydivided solid carrier or both, and then, if necessary, shaping theproduct into the desired formulation.

A pharmaceutical composition of the disclosure should be formulated tobe compatible with its intended route of administration. Solutions orsuspensions can include the following components: a sterile diluent suchas water, saline solution, fixed oils, polyethylene glycols, glycerine,propylene glycol or other synthetic solvents; antibacterial agents suchas benzyl alcohol or methyl parabens; antioxidants such as ascorbic acidor sodium bisulfite; chelating agents such as ethylenediaminetetraaceticacid; buffers such as acetates, citrates or phosphates and agents forthe adjustment of tonicity such as sodium chloride or dextrose. The pHcan be adjusted with acids or bases, such as hydrochloric acid or sodiumhydroxide.

A wide variety of formulations and administration methods, including,e.g., intravenous formulations and administration methods can be foundin S. K. Niazi, ed., Handbook of Pharmaceutical Formulations, Vols. 1-6[Vol. 1 Compressed Solid Products, Vol. 2 Uncompressed Drug Products,Vol. 3 Liquid Products, Vol. 4 Semi-Solid Products, Vol. 5 Over theCounter Products, and Vol. 6 Sterile Products], CRC Press, Apr. 27,2004.

Useful solutions for oral or parenteral administration can be preparedby any of the methods well known in the pharmaceutical art, described,for example, in Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, 18th ed. (MackPublishing Company, 1990). Formulations for parenteral administrationcan also include glycocholate for buccal administration,methoxysalicylate for rectal administration, or citric acid for vaginaladministration. The parenteral preparation can be enclosed in ampoules,disposable syringes or multiple dose vials made of glass or plastic.Suppositories for rectal administration also can be prepared by mixingthe drug with a non-irritating excipient such as cocoa butter, otherglycerides, or other compositions which are solid at room temperatureand liquid at body temperatures. Formulations also can include, forexample, polyalkylene glycols such as polyethylene glycol, oils ofvegetable origin, and hydrogenated naphthalenes. Formulations for directadministration can include glycerol and other compositions of highviscosity. Other potentially useful parenteral carriers for these drugsinclude ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer particles, osmotic pumps,implantable infusion systems, and liposomes. Formulations for inhalationadministration can contain as excipients, for example, lactose, or canbe aqueous solutions containing, for example, polyoxyethylene-9-laurylether, glycocholate and deoxycholate, or oily solutions foradministration in the form of nasal drops, or as a gel to be appliedintranasally. Retention enemas also can be used for rectal delivery.

Formulations of the present disclosure suitable for oral administrationcan be in the form of: discrete units such as capsules, gelatincapsules, sachets, tablets, troches, or lozenges, each containing apredetermined amount of the drug; a powder or granular composition; asolution or a suspension in an aqueous liquid or non-aqueous liquid; oran oil-in-water emulsion or a water-in-oil emulsion. The drug can alsobe administered in the form of a bolus, electuary or paste. A tablet canbe made by compressing or molding the drug optionally with one or moreaccessory ingredients. Compressed tablets can be prepared bycompressing, in a suitable machine, the drug in a free-flowing form suchas a powder or granules, optionally mixed by a binder, lubricant, inertdiluent, surface active or dispersing agent. Molded tablets can be madeby molding, in a suitable machine, a mixture of the powdered drug andsuitable carrier moistened with an inert liquid diluent.

Oral compositions generally include an inert diluent or an ediblecarrier. For the purpose of oral therapeutic administration, the activecompound can be incorporated with excipients. Oral compositions preparedusing a fluid carrier for use as a mouthwash include the compound in thefluid carrier and are applied orally and swished and expectorated orswallowed. Pharmaceutically compatible binding agents, and/or adjuvantmaterials can be included as part of the composition. The tablets,pills, capsules, troches and the like can contain any of the followingingredients, or compounds of a similar nature: a binder such asmicrocrystalline cellulose, gum tragacanth or gelatin; an excipient suchas starch or lactose; a disintegrating agent such as alginic acid,Primogel, or corn starch; a lubricant such as magnesium stearate orSterotes; a glidant such as colloidal silicon dioxide; a sweeteningagent such as sucrose or saccharin; or a flavoring agent such aspeppermint, methyl salicylate, or orange flavoring.

Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for injectable use include sterileaqueous solutions (where water soluble) or dispersions and sterilepowders for the extemporaneous preparation of sterile injectablesolutions or dispersion. For intravenous administration, suitablecarriers include physiological saline, bacteriostatic water, CremophorELTM (BASF, Parsippany, N.J.) or phosphate buffered saline (PBS). Itshould be stable under the conditions of manufacture and storage andshould be preserved against the contaminating action of microorganismssuch as bacteria and fungi. The carrier can be a solvent or dispersionmedium containing, for example, water, ethanol, polyol (for example,glycerol, propylene glycol, and liquid polyethylene glycol), andsuitable mixtures thereof. The proper fluidity can be maintained, forexample, by the use of a coating such as lecithin, by the maintenance ofthe required particle size in the case of dispersion and by the use ofsurfactants. In many cases, it will be preferable to include isotonicagents, for example, sugars, polyalcohols such as mannitol, sorbitol,and sodium chloride in the composition. Prolonged absorption of theinjectable compositions can be brought about by including in thecomposition an agent which delays absorption, for example, aluminummonostearate and gelatin.

Sterile injectable solutions can be prepared by incorporating the activecompound in the required amount in an appropriate solvent with one or acombination of ingredients enumerated above, as required, followed byfilter sterilization. Generally, dispersions are prepared byincorporating the active compound into a sterile vehicle which containsa basic dispersion medium and the required other ingredients from thoseenumerated above. In the case of sterile powders for the preparation ofsterile injectable solutions, methods of preparation include vacuumdrying and freeze-drying which yields a powder of the active ingredientplus any additional desired ingredient from a previouslysterile-filtered solution thereof.

Formulations suitable for intra-articular administration can be in theform of a sterile aqueous preparation of the drug that can be inmicrocrystalline form, for example, in the form of an aqueousmicrocrystalline suspension. Liposomal formulations or biodegradablepolymer systems can also be used to present the drug for bothintra-articular and ophthalmic administration. Formulations suitable fortopical administration, including eye treatment, include liquid orsemi-liquid preparations such as liniments, lotions, gels, applicants,oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions such as creams, ointments orpastes; or solutions or suspensions such as drops. Formulations fortopical administration to the skin surface can be prepared by dispersingthe drug with a dermatologically acceptable carrier such as a lotion,cream, ointment or soap. Useful are carriers capable of forming a filmor layer over the skin to localize application and inhibit removal. Fortopical administration to internal tissue surfaces, the agent can bedispersed in a liquid tissue adhesive or other substance known toenhance adsorption to a tissue surface. For example,hydroxypropylcellulose or fibrinogen/thrombin solutions can be used toadvantage. Alternatively, tissue-coating solutions, such aspectin-containing formulations can be used.

For inhalation treatments, inhalation of powder (self-propelling orspray formulations) dispensed with a spray can, a nebulizer, or anatomizer can be used. Such formulations can be in the form of a finepowder for pulmonary administration from a powder inhalation device orself-propelling powder-dispensing formulations. In the case ofself-propelling solution and spray formulations, the effect can beachieved either by choice of a valve having the desired spraycharacteristics (i.e., being capable of producing a spray having thedesired particle size) or by incorporating the active ingredient as asuspended powder in controlled particle size. For administration byinhalation, the compounds also can be delivered in the form of anaerosol spray from pressured container or dispenser which contains asuitable propellant, e.g., a gas such as carbon dioxide, or a nebulizer.

Systemic administration also can be by transmucosal or transdermalmeans. For transmucosal or transdermal administration, penetrantsappropriate to the barrier to be permeated are used in the formulation.Such penetrants generally are known in the art, and include, forexample, for transmucosal administration, detergents and bile salts.Transmucosal administration can be accomplished through the use of nasalsprays or suppositories. For transdermal administration, the activecompounds typically are formulated into ointments, salves, gels, orcreams as generally known in the art.

The active compounds can be prepared with carriers that will protect thecompound against rapid elimination from the body, such as a controlledrelease formulation, including implants and microencapsulated deliverysystems. Biodegradable, biocompatible polymers can be used, such asethylene vinyl acetate, polyanhydrides, polyglycolic acid, collagen,polyorthoesters, and polylactic acid. Methods for preparation of suchformulations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Liposomalsuspensions can also be used as pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.These can be prepared according to methods known to those skilled in theart, for example, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,522,811.

Oral or parenteral compositions can be formulated in dosage unit formfor ease of administration and uniformity of dosage. Dosage unit formrefers to physically discrete units suited as unitary dosages for thesubject to be treated; each unit containing a predetermined quantity ofactive compound calculated to produce the desired therapeutic effect inassociation with the required pharmaceutical carrier. The specificationfor the dosage unit forms of the disclosure are dictated by and directlydependent on the unique characteristics of the active compound and thetherapeutic effect to be achieved, and the limitations inherent in theart of compounding such an active compound for the treatment ofindividuals. Furthermore, administration can be by periodic injectionsof a bolus, or can be made more continuous by intravenous, intramuscularor intraperitoneal administration from an external reservoir (e.g., anintravenous bag).

Where adhesion to a tissue surface is desired the composition caninclude the drug dispersed in a fibrinogen-thrombin composition or otherbioadhesive. The compound then can be painted, sprayed or otherwiseapplied to the desired tissue surface. Alternatively, the drugs can beformulated for parenteral or oral administration to humans or othermammals, for example, in effective amounts, e.g., amounts that provideappropriate concentrations of the drug to target tissue for a timesufficient to induce the desired effect.

Where the active compound is to be used as part of a transplantprocedure, it can be provided to the living tissue or organ to betransplanted prior to removal of tissue or organ from the donor. Thecompound can be provided to the donor host. Alternatively or, inaddition, once removed from the donor, the organ or living tissue can beplaced in a preservation solution containing the active compound. In allcases, the active compound can be administered directly to the desiredtissue, as by injection to the tissue, or it can be providedsystemically, either by oral or parenteral administration, using any ofthe methods and formulations disclosed herein and/or known in the art.Where the drug comprises part of a tissue or organ preservationsolution, any commercially available preservation solution can be usedto advantage. For example, useful solutions known in the art includeCollins solution, Wisconsin solution, Belzer solution, Eurocollinssolution and lactated Ringer's solution.

In conjunction with the methods of the present disclosure,pharmacogenomics (i.e., the study of the relationship between anindividual's genotype and that individual's response to a foreigncompound or drug) can be considered. Differences in metabolism oftherapeutics can lead to severe toxicity or therapeutic failure byaltering the relation between dose and blood concentration of thepharmacologically active drug. Thus, a physician or clinician canconsider applying knowledge obtained in relevant pharmacogenomicsstudies in determining whether to administer a drug as well as tailoringthe dosage and/or therapeutic regimen of treatment with the drug.

Generally, an effective amount of dosage of active compound will be inthe range of from about 0.1 to about 100 mg/kg of body weight/day, morepreferably from about 1.0 to about 50 mg/kg of body weight/day. Theamount administered will also likely depend on such variables as thetype of surgery or invasive medical procedure, the overall health statusof the patient, the relative biological efficacy of the compounddelivered, the formulation of the drug, the presence and types ofexcipients in the formulation, and the route of administration. Also, itis to be understood that the initial dosage administered can beincreased beyond the above upper level in order to rapidly achieve thedesired blood-level or tissue level, or the initial dosage can besmaller than the optimum.

Nonlimiting doses of active compound comprise from about 0.1 to about1500 mg per dose. Nonlimiting examples of doses, which can be formulatedas a unit dose for convenient administration to a patient include: about25 mg, about 50 mg, about 75 mg, about 100 mg, about 125 mg, about 150mg, about 175 mg, about 200 mg, about 225 mg, about 250 mg, about 275mg, about 300 mg, about 325, about 350 mg, about 375 mg, about 400 mg,about 425 mg, about 450 mg, about 475 mg, about 500 mg, about 525 mg,about 550 mg, about 575 mg, about 600 mg, about 625 mg, about 650 mg,about 675 mg about 700 mg, about 725 mg, about 750 mg, about 775 mg,about 800 mg, about 825 mg, about 850 mg, about 875 mg, about 900 mg,about 925 mg, about 950 mg, about 975 mg, about 1000 mg, about 1025 mg,about 1050, mg, about 1075 mg, about 1100 mg, about 1125 mg, about 1150mg, about 1175 mg, about 1200 mg, about 1225 mg, about 1250 mg, about1275 mg, about 1300 mg, about 1325 mg, about 1350 mg, about 1375 mg,about 1400 mg, about 1425 mg, about 1450 mg, about 1475 mg, and about1500 mg. The foregoing doses are useful for administering the compoundsof the present disclosure according to the methods of the presentdisclosure.

As is understood by one of ordinary skill in the art, generally, whendosages are described for a pharmaceutical active, the dosage is givenon the basis of the parent or active moiety. Therefore, if a salt,hydrate, or another form of the parent or active moiety is used, acorresponding adjustment in the weight of the compound is made, althoughthe dose is still referred to on the basis of the parent or activemoiety delivered. As a nonlimiting example, if the parent or activemoiety of interest is a monocarboxylic acid having a molecular weight of250, and if the monosodium salt of the acid is desired to be deliveredto be delivered at the same dosage, then an adjustment is maderecognizing that the monosodium salt would have a molecular weight ofapproximately 272 (i.e., minus 1H or 1.008 atomic mass units and plus 1Na or 22.99 atomic mass units). Therefore, a 250 mg dosage of the parentor active compound would correspond to about 272 mg of the monosodiumsalt, which would also deliver 250 mg of the parent or active compound.Said another way, about 272 mg of the monosodium salt would beequivalent to a 250 mg dosage of the parent or active compound.

Formulation Examples I. Formulation for Intravenous Administration

Ingredients Amount Antimicrobial Compound  0.1-1500 total mg of thepresent disclosure Dextrose, USP    50 mg/ml Sodium citrate, USP1.60-1.75 mg/ml Citric Acid, USP 0.80-0.90 mg/ml Water, USP q.s

This formulation for intravenous administration is formulated by heatingwater for injection to about 60° C. Next the sodium citrate, citric acidand dextrose are added and stirred until dissolved. A solution oraqueous slurry of the antimicrobial compound is added to the previousmixture and stirred until dissolved. The mixture is cooled to 25° C.with stirring. The pH is measured and adjusted if necessary. Lastly themixture is brought to the desired volume, if necessary, with water forinjection. The mixture is filtered, filled into the desired container(vial, syringe, infusion container, etc.), over wrapped and terminallymoist heat sterilized.

This formulation is useful for intravenous administration, either bolusor infusion, to a patient for treating, preventing, reducing the riskof, or delaying the onset of infection.

II. Lyophilisate for Reconstitution

Alternatively, the antimicrobial compound can be provided as alyophilisate which can be reconstituted before intravenous orintramuscular administration.

Ingredient mg per injection vial Antimicrobial Compound 0.1-1500 of thepresent disclosure Cyclodextrin 1500

Reconstitution solution for a volume to be administered of 50 ml(infusion): 5% aqueous glucose solution.

Reconstitution solution for a volume to be administered of 15 ml(bolus): 3.3% aqueous glucose solution.

The foregoing lyophilisate is useful for reconstitution and intravenousadministration, either bolus or infusion, to a patient for treating,preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of infection.

III. Lyophilisate for Reconstitution

Ingredient mg per injection vial Antimicrobial Compound 0.1-1500 of thepresent disclosure soya lecithin 2250 Sodium cholate 1500

Reconstitution solution for a volume to be administered of 50 ml(infusion): 4% aqueous glucose solution.

Reconstitution solution for a volume to be administered of 15 ml(bolus): 2% aqueous glucose solution

The foregoing lyophilisate is useful for reconstitution and intravenousadministration, either bolus or infusion, to a patient for treating,preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of infection.

IV. Lyophilisate for Reconstitution

Ingredient mg per injection vial Antimicrobial Compound 0.1-1500 of thepresent disclosure soya lecithin 900 Sodium glycocholate 540

Reconstitution solution for a volume to be administered of 15 ml(bolus): 3.3% aqueous glucose solution.

The foregoing lyophilisate is useful for reconstitution and intravenousadministration, either bolus or infusion, to a patient for treating,preventing, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of infection.

V. Tablet for Oral Administration

Ingredients Per Tablet Per 4000 Tablets Antimicrobial Compound 0.1-1500mg    0.4-6000 g   of the present disclosure Anhydrous Lactose, NF110.45 mg  441.8 g Microcrystalline 80.0 mg 320.0 g Cellulose NFMagnesium Stearate 1.00 mg  4.0 g Impalpable Powder NF CroscarmelloseSodium 2.00 mg  8.0 g NF Type A

The antimicrobial compound (any of the compounds equivalent to thedesired delivery strength, e.g., 50 to 1500 mg per tablet) is premixedwith ⅓ of the microcrystalline cellulose NF and ½ of the anhydrouslactose NF in a ribbon blender for 5 minutes at 20 RPM. To the premix isadded the remaining ⅔ of the microcrystalline cellulose NF and theremaining ½ of the anhydrous lactose NF. This is blended for 10 minutesat 20 RPM. Croscarmellose sodium is added to the blended powders andmixed for 5 minutes at 20 RPM. Finally the magnesium stearate is addedto the mixture by passing through a 90 mesh screen and blended for anadditional 5 minutes at 20 RPM. The lubricated mixture is compressed toprovide tablets of 500 mg active ingredient.

These tablets are useful for oral administration to a patient fortreating, prevention, reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset ofinfection.

6. Examples

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra were obtained on a BrukerAvance 300 or Avance 500 spectrometer, or in some cases a GE-Nicolet 300spectrometer. Common reaction solvents were either high performanceliquid chromatography (HPLC) grade or American Chemical Society (ACS)grade, and anhydrous as obtained from the manufacturer unless otherwisenoted. “Chromatography” or “purified by silica gel” refers to flashcolumn chromatography using silica gel (EM Merck, Silica Gel 60, 230-400mesh) unless otherwise noted.

The compounds or tautomers thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptablesalts, esters or prodrugs of said compounds or tautomers of the presentdisclosure can be prepared using known chemical transformations adaptedto the particular situation at hand.

Some of the abbreviations used in the following experimental details ofthe synthesis of the examples are defined below: h or hr=hour(s);min=minute(s); mol=mole(s); mmol=millimole(s); M=molar; μM=micromolar;g=gram(s); μg=microgram(s); rt=room temperature; L=liter(s);mL=milliliter(s); Et₂O=diethyl ether; THF=tetrahydrofuran; DMSO=dimethylsulfoxide; EtOAc=ethyl acetate; Et₃N=triethylamine; i-Pr₂NEt orDIPEA=diisopropylethylamine; CH₂Cl₂=methylene chloride;CHCl₃=chloroform; CDCl₃=deuterated chloroform; CCl₄=carbontetrachloride; MeOH=methanol; CD₃OD=deuterated methanol; EtOH=ethanol;DMF=dimethylformamide; BOC=t-butoxycarbonyl; CBZ=benzyloxycarbonyl;TBS=t-butyldimethylsilyl; TBSCl=t-butyldimethylsilyl chloride;TFA=trifluoroacetic acid; DBU=diazabicycloundecene;TBDPSCl=t-butyldiphenylchlorosilane; Hunig'sBase=N,N-diisopropylethylamine; DMAP=4-dimethylaminopyridine; CuI=copper(I) iodide; MsCl=methanesulfonyl chloride; NaN₃=sodium azide;Na₂SO₄=sodium sulfate; NaHCO₃=sodium bicarbonate; NaOH=sodium hydroxide;MgSO₄=magnesium sulfate; K₂CO₃=potassium carbonate; KOH=potassiumhydroxide; NH₄OH=ammonium hydroxide; NH₄Cl=ammonium chloride;SiO₂=silica; Pd—C=palladium on carbon;Pd(dppf)Cl₂=dichloro[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene] palladium(II).

Exemplary compounds synthesized in accordance with the disclosure arelisted in Table 1. A bolded or dashed bond is shown to indicate aparticular stereochemistry at a chiral center, whereas a wavy bondindicates that the substituent can be in either orientation or that thecompound is a mixture thereof.

The compounds of the present disclosure can be prepared, formulated, anddelivered as salts, esters, and prodrugs. For convenience, the compoundsare generally shown without indicating a particular salt, ester, orprodrug form.

The compounds of the present disclosure can be made using syntheticchemical techniques well known to those of skill in the art.

Example 1: Syntheses of Compounds 1-153 and 159-178

Compounds 1-153 and 159-178 were synthesized according to the methodsdescribed in US 2012-0220566, WO 2012/173689, or PCT/US2014/054869, andaccording to the methods and procedures similar to those described forcompounds 64, 71, 76, 108, and 125. Compounds 64, 71, 76, 108, and 125were synthesized according to the methods described below.

Synthetic Scheme for Compound 64

Experimental (referring to synthetic scheme for compound 64):

Synthesis of Intermediate 2

Trifluoroacetic anhydride (55 ml) was added to D-Malic acid (1) (13.4 g,100 mmol), and stirred at room temperature under argon atmosphere for 40min. Volatiles were removed, 80 ml of anhydrous methanol was added andstirred at room temperature for 1 h 30 min. Concentrated and the residuewas crystallized from diethyl ether/hexanes to obtain 14.7 g (yield,99%) of 2 as a white solid. This material was used for the next withoutfurther processing.

Synthesis of Intermediate 3

BH₃-DMS (1M in THF, 200 ml, 200 mmol) was added drop wise to a stirringsolution of 2 (14.85, 100 mmol) in anhydrous THF (334 ml) at −10° C.under argon atmosphere. After stirring for 2 h at the same temperature,cooling bath was removed and stirred at room temperature for 14 h. Thereaction was quenched by dropwise addition of 200 ml of methanol.Stirred for 20 min, solvent was evaporated. Another 100 ml of methanolwas added stirred for 20 min and solvent was evaporated. The residue wasdissolved in 200 ml of diethyl ether, passed through a plug of celiteand concentrated to dryness to obtain 13 g (yield 96%) of 3 as acolorless liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 4

To a stirring solution of 3 (8.9 g, 60 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (75 ml) at−10° C. TBDMS-Cl (9.59 g, 63 mmol) was added followed by imidazole(4.95, 72 mmol). The solution was stirred overnight and quenched withwater (150 ml), product was extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml×3).Combined organic phases was washed with water (100 ml×2) and brine (150ml), dried over sodium sulfate, concentrated and purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (heptane/ethyl acetate gradient) to obtain10.62 g (yield, 71%) of 4 as a colorless liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 5

Sodium Hydride (1.7 g 60% in mineral oil, 42.7 mmol) was added to a coldsolution of 4 (10.60 g, 42.7 mmol) and 4-bromobenzaldehyde (11.26 g,44.8 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (85 ml). After 3 h, the reaction wasquenched with water (5 ml). After 5 min, another 100 ml of water wasadded. Product was extracted by ethyl acetate (50 ml×2). Combinedorganic phases was washed with water (100 ml) and brine (100 ml), driedover sodium sulfate and purified by flash silica gel chromatography(Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) to obtain 15.7 g (yield, 88%) of 5 asbrownish liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 6

To the stirring solution of 5 (10.42 g, 25 mmol) in anhydrous THF (125ml) at 0° C. under argon atmosphere, LiBH₄ (95%, 0.80 g, 35 mmol) wasadded in two portions followed by solution of LiEt₃BH in THF (1 M, 2.5ml, 2.5 mmol) and stirred for 17 h. Cooled to 0° C., 10 ml of water wasadded slowly followed by another 100 ml of water. After 1 h cooling bathwas removed and stirred at room temperature for 5 h. Product wasextracted by ethyl acetate (50 ml×2). Combined organic phases was washedwith brine (100 ml), dried over sodium sulfate, concentrated andpurified by flash silica gel chromatography (Heptane/Ethyl acetategradient) to obtain 7.4 g (yield, 76%) of 6 as colorless viscous liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediates 7 and 8

Didhydropyran (4.67 ml, 51 mmol) was added to a solution of 6 (6.61 g,17 mmol) in anhydrous methylene chloride (24 ml), followed by PPTS (0.43g, 1.7 mmol) and stirred at under argon atmosphere for 14 h. Thereaction mixture was washed with water (25 ml×2), dried over sodiumsulfate and concentrated to dryness to obtain 6.9 g of 7 as colorlessviscous liquid. To this crude liquid, the solution of tetrabutylammoniumfluoride in THF (1M, 20.4 ml, 20.4 mmol) was added and stirred for 1 hand 30 min. LCMS showed completion of TBS removal. The crude reactionmixture was concentrated and purified by flash silica gel chromatography(Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) to obtain 5.05 g (yield, 98%, MS, ESI,m/z 381.4 [M+H]⁺) of 8, as colorless viscous liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 9

To the stirring solution of 8 (5.35 g, 17 mmol) in anhydrous toluene(100 ml) under argon atmosphere diphenylphosphoryl azide (5.77 g, 21mmol) was added followed by dropwise addition of DBU (3.19 g, 21 mmol).After 30 min, it was placed in 80° C. temperature oil bath and stirredfor 14 h. LCMS shows the completion of the reaction. Cooled down to roomtemperature, 100 ml of water is added and the product is extracted byethyl acetate (75 ml×2). Combined organic phases was washed with water(75 ml) and brine (75 ml), dried over sodium sulfate, concentrated andpurified by flash silica gel chromatography (Heptane/Ethyl acetategradient) to obtain 5.37 g (yield, 93%, MS, ESI, m/z 406.4 [M+Na]⁺) of 9as colorless liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 10

A solution of 9 (5.37 g, 14 mmol) in THF (130 ml), triphenylphosphine(5.50 g, 21 mmol) and water (11 ml) was stirred at 60° C. for 3 h. Thereaction mixture was cooled down to 0° C., Boc anhydride (3.67 g, 16.8mmol) was added followed by triethylamine (2.83 g, 28 mmol). Thereaction mixture was left stirring in same bath overnight. LCMS showscomplete consumption of intermediate amine. It was concentrated andpurified by flash silica gel chromatography (Heptane/Ethyl acetategradient) to obtain 6.3 g (yield, 98%, MS, ESI, m/z 480.5 [M+Na]⁺) of 10as colorless viscous liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 11

To the stirring solution of 10 (Ig, 1.8 mmol) in anhydrous methanol (3.6ml) PPTS (0.46 g, 1.8 mmol) was added and stirred under argon atmospherefor 14 h. TLC shows completion of reaction. Methanol was evaporated; theresidue was dissolved in 20 ml of dichloromethane, washed with water (20ml), concentrated and purified by flash silica gel chromatography(Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) to obtain 0.61 g (yield, 93%, MS, ESI,m/z 374.7 [M+H]⁺) of 11 as colorless viscous liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 12

To a stirring solution of 11 (5.47 g, 14.6 mmol) and TEA (6 mL, 43.8mmol) in DCM (200 ml) was added MsCl (methanesulfonyl acid chloride, 2g, 17.5 mmol) at 0° C. and stirred overnight. It was concentrated andre-dissolved in hexane (400 mL), washed with sodium bicarbonate solution(5%, 100 mL×3), dried to afford clear oil (6.7 g). This mesylatederivative was treated with NaN₃ (1.42 g, 21.9 mmol) in DMF (100 mL) andheated at 80° C. overnight. Diluted with ether (300 mL) and washed withwater (100 mL×3), dried and concentrated to yield 5.56 g of azidederivative. A mixture of azide derivative (13.93 mmol) and Ph₃P (7.3 g,27.5 mmol) in THF-H₂O (120+20 mL) was heated to reflux for 3 hours. Itwas cooled, Boc₂O (3.69 g, 16.7 mmol) was added and stirred overnight atambient temperature. Concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate,dried, evaporated and purified by flash chromatography (ethylacetate-hexane) to yield 12 (5.94 g, 95%).

Synthesis of Intermediate 13

To the solution of 12 (5.94 g, 12.53 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (130 mL),bispinacolatodiborane (15.94 g, 62.75 mmol), potassium acetate (3.69 g,37.65 mmol) and PdCl₂ (dppf).CH₂Cl₂ (1.54 g, 1.88 mmol) were added. Themixture was degassed, purged with argon twice and stirred at 80° C. for14 h. LCMS shows complete consumption of 12 and formation of 13. Cooleddown to room temperature, 200 ml of water was added. Product wasextracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml×3). Combined organic phases werewashed with water (200 ml), 14% ammonium hydroxide (100 ml), water (100ml) and brine (200 ml). It was dried over sodium sulfate, concentratedand purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Heptane/Ethyl acetategradient) to obtain 6.31 g (96%) of 13 as a colorless sticky solid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 14

To the solution of 13 (6.31 g, 12.1 mmol) in methanol (360 ml) and water(40 ml) was added 5-iodocytosine (4.31 g, 18.2 mmol), copper acetatemonohydrate (3.64 g, 18.2 mmol) followed my tetramethylehtylenediamine(5.4 ml, 36.3 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature underopen air. After 17 h the mixture was concentrated. 200 ml of water wasadded. Product was extracted by ethyl acetate (200 ml×3). Combinedorganic phase was washed with water (200 ml), 14% ammonium hydroxide(200 ml), water (200 ml) and brine (200 ml), dried over sodium sulfateand concentrated to dryness to obtain 8 g (12 mmol) of off-white solid.This solid was dissolved in 250 ml of ethyl acetate, benzoic anhydride(4.12 g, 18.2 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for4 h. Solvent was evaporated and purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) to yield 7.5 g (yield85%) of 14 as white solid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 15 and Compound 64

The solution of 14 (2.94 g, 4 mmol) and alkyne (1.65 g, 4.4 mmol) inanhydrous DMF (40 ml) was degassed and purged with argon twice. To thissolution were added N—N-diisopropylethylamine (2.09 ml, 12 mmol)followed by Pd(PPh₃)₄ (232 mg, 0.2 mmol) and CuI (76 mg, 0.4 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 70° C. for 12 h. Cooled down to room temperature,70 ml of methanol was added and stirred at 80° C. for 3 h. Cooled toroom temperature, methanol was evaporated; 200 ml of water was added.Product was extracted by ethyl acetate (200 ml×2). Combined organicphase was washed with water (200 ml), 14% ammonium hydroxide (200 ml),water (200 ml) and brine (200 ml). It was dried over sodium sulfate,concentrated and purified by flash chromatography over silica gel toyield 1.7 g of 15 as yellow solid. HCl (65 ml of 4N in dioxane) wasadded to a solution of 15 in dichloromethane (50 ml), and stirred atroom temperature for 1 h. Concentrated and the residue (1.95 mmol) wasdissolved in anhydrous methanol (50 ml). Bis-boc-1-pyrazolecarboxamide(1.51 g, 4.89 mmol) and N—N-diisopropylethylamine (3.4 ml, 19.5 mmol)were added and stirred at room temperature for 12 h. Solvent wasremoved, dissolved in trifluoroacetic acid (100 ml), 100 drops ofthioanisole were added and stirred at room temperature for 17 h. LCMSshowed complete removal of Boc and Cbz groups. It was then concentratedand purified by HPLC. Desired fractions were concentrated to dryness,TFA was exchanged with HCl (6N aq., 100 ml×2 in 15 min interval) andlyophilized to obtain 416 mg (yield 60%), MS, ESI, m/z 625 [M+H]⁺) ofCompound 64 as yellow solid.

Synthetic scheme for Compound 71

Experimental (referring to synthetic scheme for compound 71):

Synthesis of Intermediate 2a

Trifluoroacetic anhydride (55 ml) was added to D-Malic acid (1a) (13.4g, 100 mmol), and stirred at room temperature under argon atmosphere for40 min. Volatiles were removed, 80 ml of anhydrous methanol was addedand the resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 h 30min. The mixture was then concentrated and the resulting residue wascrystallized from diethyl ether/hexanes to obtain 14.7 g (yield, 99%) of2a as a white solid. This material was used in the next step withoutfurther purification or processing.

Synthesis of Intermediate 3a

BH₃-DMS (1M in THF, 200 ml, 200 mmol) was added drop wise to a stirringsolution of 2a (14.85, 100 mmol) in anhydrous THF (334 ml) at −10° C.under argon atmosphere. After stirring for 2 h at the same temperature,the cooling bath was removed and the reaction was stirred at roomtemperature for 14 h. The reaction was quenched by dropwise addition of200 ml of methanol. The resulting mixture was stirred for 20 min and thesolvent was then evaporated. Another 100 ml of methanol was added andthe mixture was stirred for 20 min. The solvent was then evaporated. Theresidue was dissolved in 200 ml of diethyl ether, passed through a plugof celite and concentrated to dryness to provide 13 g (yield 96%) of 3aas a colorless liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 4a

To a stirring solution of 3a (8.9 g, 60 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (75 ml)at −10° C. was added TBDMS-Cl (9.59 g, 63 mmol) followed by imidazole(4.95, 72 mmol). The solution was stirred overnight and quenched withwater (150 ml). The resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate(100 ml×3). The combined organic phases were washed with water (100ml×2) and brine (150 ml), dried over sodium sulfate, concentrated, andpurified by flash silica gel chromatography (heptane/ethyl acetategradient) to provide 10.62 g (yield, 71%) of 4a as a colorless liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 5a

Sodium Hydride (1.7 g 60% in mineral oil, 42.7 mmol) was added to a coldsolution of 4a (10.60 g, 42.7 mmol) and 4-bromobenzaldehyde (11.26 g,44.8 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (85 ml). After 3 h, the reaction wasquenched with water (5 ml). After an additional 5 min of stirring,another 100 ml of water was added. The resulting reaction mixture waswashed with ethyl acetate (50 ml×2). The combined organic phases werewashed with water (100 ml) and brine (100 ml), dried over sodiumsulfate, and purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Heptane/Ethylacetate gradient) to provide 15.7 g (yield, 88%) of 5a as brownishliquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 6a

To the stirring solution of 5a (10.42 g, 25 mmol) in anhydrous THF (125ml) at 0° C. under argon atmosphere, was added LiBH₄ (95%, 0.80 g, 35mmol) in two portions followed by a solution of LiEt₃BH in THF (1 M, 2.5ml, 2.5 mmol). The resulting reaction mixture was stirred for 17 h. Themixture was then cooled to 0° C. and 10 ml of water was added slowlyfollowed by another 100 ml of water. After 1 h, the cooling bath wasremoved and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 h. Theproduct was extracted from the mixture with ethyl acetate (50 ml×2). Thecombined organic phases were washed with brine (100 ml), dried oversodium sulfate, concentrated, and purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) to provide 7.4 g (yield,76%) of 6a as colorless viscous liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 8a

Dihydropyran (4.67 ml, 51 mmol) was added to a solution of 6a (6.61 g,17 mmol) in anhydrous methylene chloride (24 ml), followed by PPTS (0.43g, 1.7 mmol) and stirred at under argon atmosphere for 14 h. Thereaction mixture was washed with water (25 ml×2), dried over sodiumsulfate, and concentrated to dryness to obtain 6.9 g of 7a as colorlessviscous liquid. To this crude liquid, a solution of tetrabutylammoniumfluoride in THF (1M, 20.4 ml, 20.4 mmol) was added and the reactionmixture was stirred for 1 h and 30 min. Once LCMS showed complete of TBSremoval, the crude reaction mixture was concentrated and purified byflash silica gel chromatography (Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) toprovide 5.05 g (yield, 98%, MS, ESI, m/z 381.4 [M+H]⁺) of 8a, ascolorless viscous liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 9a

To a stirring solution of 8a (5.35 g, 17 mmol) in anhydrous toluene (100ml) under argon atmosphere was added diphenylphosphoryl azide (5.77 g,21 mmol) followed by dropwise addition of DBU (3.19 g, 21 mmol). After30 min, the mixture was heated to 80° C. temperature in an oil bath andthen stirred at that temperature for 14 h. Once LCMS showed reactioncompletion, the reaction was cooled down to room temperature. Once atroom temperature, 100 ml of water was added and the resulting mixturewas washed with ethyl acetate (75 ml×2). The combined organic phaseswere washed with water (75 ml) and brine (75 ml), dried over sodiumsulfate, concentrated, and purified by flash silica gel chromatography(Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) to provide 5.37 g (yield, 93%, MS, ESI,m/z 406.4 [M+Na]⁺) of 9a as colorless liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 10a

A solution of 9a (5.37 g, 14 mmol) in THF (130 ml), triphenylphosphine(5.50 g, 21 mmol) and water (11 ml) was stirred at 60° C. for 3 h. Thereaction mixture was cooled down to 0° C. and Boc anhydride (3.67 g,16.8 mmol) was then added followed by triethylamine (2.83 g, 28 mmol).The reaction mixture was stirring in the same bath overnight. Once LCMSshowed complete consumption of intermediate amine, the reaction mixturewas concentrated and purified by flash silica gel chromatography(Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) to provide 6.3 g (yield, 98%, MS, ESI,m/z 480.5 [M+Na]⁺) of 10a as colorless viscous liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 16a

To the solution of 10a (1.00 g, 2.2 mmol) in anhydrous DMSO (14.6 ml),bispinacolatodiborane (1.41 g, 5.5 mmol), potassium acetate (0.65 g, 6.6mmol) and PdCl₂ (dppf).CH₂Cl₂ (0.090 g, 0.011 mmol) were added. Themixture was degassed, purged with argon twice and stirred at 80° C. for14 h. Once LCMS shows complete consumption of 10a and formation of 16a,the reaction mixture was cooled down to room temperature and 20 ml ofwater is added. Product was extracted with ethyl acetate (20 ml×2).Combined organic phases were washed with water (20 ml), 14% ammoniumhydroxide (20 ml), water (20 ml) and brine (20 ml). It was dried oversodium sulfate, concentrated and purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) to obtain 1.0 g (yield90%, MS, ESI, m/z 528.7 [M+Na]⁺) of 16a as a colorless sticky solid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 17a

To the solution of 16a (1.21 g, 2.4 mmol) in methanol (35 ml), was added9 ml of water. To this mixture was then added 5-iodocytosine (0.8 g,3.36 mmol) and copper acetate monohydrate (0.47 g, 2.4 mmol) followed bytetramethylethylenediamine (0.55 g, 4.8 mmol). The mixture was stirredat room temperature under open air for 19 h. After 19 h the mixture wasconcentrated and 20 ml of water was added. The product was extractedusing ethyl acetate (25 ml×2). The combined organic phases were washedwith water (25 ml), 14% ammonium hydroxide (25 ml), water (25 ml) andbrine (25 ml), dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated to dryness toprovide an off-white solid. This solid was dissolved in 43 ml of ethylacetate, benzoic anhydride (0.65 g, 2.88 mmol) was added, and themixture was stirred at 80° C. for 4 h. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated and purified by flash silica gel chromatography(Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) to yield 1.1 g (yield 64%, MS, ESI, m/z719.7 [M+H]⁺) of 17a as white solid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 18a

A solution of 17a (0.35 g, 0.49 mmol) and the alkyne (0.182 g, 0.49mmol) in anhydrous DMF (4.9 ml) was degassed and purged with argontwice. To this solution were then added N—N-diisopropylethylamine (0.19g, 1.47 mmol) followed by Pd (PPh₃)₄ (0.028 g, 0.024 mmol) and CuI(0.0094 g, 0.049 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 12 h. OnceLCMS showed completion of the Sonogashira coupling, the mixture wascooled down to room temperature, 7 ml of methanol was added, and theresulting mixture was then stirred at 80° C. for 3 h. The mixture wascooled to room temperature and concentrated. 25 ml of water was addedand the product was extracted with ethyl acetate (25 ml×2). The combinedorganic phases were washed with water (25 ml), 14% ammonium hydroxide(25 ml), water (25 ml) and brine (25 ml), dried over sodium sulfate,concentrated, and purified by flash silica gel chromatography using agradient of Methanol (containing 0.2% saturated ammonium hydroxide) indichloromethane from 0% to 10% in 16 CV. The desired product fractionswere concentrated to obtain 0.35 g (yield 83%, MS, ESI, m/z 860.90[M+H]⁺) of 18a as a solid.

Synthesis of Compound 71

HCl (3.87 ml of 4N in dioxane, 15.5 mmol) was added to a solution of 18a(0.26 g, 0.31 mmol) in dichloromethane (10 ml), and the resultingmixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 h. The mixture was thenconcentrated and the residue was dissolved in anhydrous methanol (10ml). Bis-boc-1-pyrazolecarboxamide (0.19 g, 0.62 mmol) andN—N-diisopropylethylamine (0.40 g, 3.1 mmol) were added and mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 12 h. After 12 h, the solvent wasremoved in vacuo. To the resulting residue was added trifluoroaceticacid (10 ml) and 10 drops of thioanisole and the resulting reactionmixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 h. Once LCMS showedcomplete removal of Boc and Cbz groups, the mixture was concentrated andpurified by HPLC. The desired fractions were concentrated to dryness.TFA was exchanged with HCl (6N aq., 10 ml×2 in 15 min interval), and theproduct was lyophilized to obtain 0.107 g (yield 52% over four steps,MS, ESI, m/z 584.7 [M+H]⁺) of 71 as yellow solid.

Synthetic scheme for Compound 76

Experimental (referring to synthetic scheme for compound 76):

Synthesis of Intermediate 2

Trifluoroacetic anhydride (55 ml) was added to D-Malic acid (1) (13.4 g,100 mmol), and stirred at room temperature under argon atmosphere for 40min. Volatiles were removed, 80 ml of anhydrous methanol was added andstirred at room temperature for 1 h 30 min. Concentrated and the residuewas crystallized from diethyl ether/hexanes to obtain 14.7 g (yield,99%) of 2 as a white solid. This material was used for the next withoutfurther processing.

Synthesis of Intermediate 3

BH₃-DMS (1M in THF, 200 ml, 200 mmol) was added drop wise to a stirringsolution of 2 (14.85, 100 mmol) in anhydrous THF (334 ml) at −10° C.under argon atmosphere. After stirring for 2 h at the same temperature,cooling bath was removed and stirred at room temperature for 14 h. Thereaction was quenched by dropwise addition of 200 ml of methanol.Stirred for 20 min, solvent was evaporated. Another 100 ml of methanolwas added stirred for 20 min and solvent was evaporated. The residue wasdissolved in 200 ml of diethyl ether, passed through a plug of celiteand concentrated to dryness to obtain 13 g (yield 96%) of 3 as acolorless liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 4

To a stirring solution of 3 (8.9 g, 60 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (75 ml) at−10° C. TBDMS-Cl (9.59 g, 63 mmol) was added followed by imidazole(4.95, 72 mmol).

The solution was stirred overnight and quenched with water (150 ml),product was extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml×3). Combined organicphases was washed with water (100 ml×2) and brine (150 ml), dried oversodium sulfate, concentrated and purified by flash silica gelchromatography (heptane/ethyl acetate gradient) to obtain 10.62 g(yield, 71%) of 4 as a colorless liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 5

Sodium Hydride (1.7 g 60% in mineral oil, 42.7 mmol) was added to a coldsolution of 4 (10.60 g, 42.7 mmol) and 4-bromobenzaldehyde (11.26 g,44.8 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (85 ml). After 3 h, the reaction wasquenched with water (5 ml). After 5 min, another 100 ml of water wasadded. Product was extracted by ethyl acetate (50 ml×2). Combinedorganic phases was washed with water (100 ml) and brine (100 ml), driedover sodium sulfate and purified by flash silica gel chromatography(Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) to obtain 15.7 g (yield, 88%) of 5 asbrownish liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 6

To the stirring solution of 5 (10.42 g, 25 mmol) in anhydrous THF (125ml) at 0° C. under argon atmosphere, LiBH₄ (95%, 0.80 g, 35 mmol) wasadded in two portions followed by solution of LiEt₃BH in THF (1 M, 2.5ml, 2.5 mmol) and stirred for 17 h. Cooled to 0° C., 10 ml of water wasadded slowly followed by another 100 ml of water. After 1 h cooling bathwas removed and stirred at room temperature for 5 h. Product wasextracted by ethyl acetate (50 ml×2). Combined organic phases was washedwith brine (100 ml), dried over sodium sulfate, concentrated andpurified by flash silica gel chromatography (Heptane/Ethyl acetategradient) to obtain 7.4 g (yield, 76%) of 6 as colorless viscous liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediates 7 and 8

Didhydropyran (4.67 ml, 51 mmol) was added to a solution of 6 (6.61 g,17 mmol) in anhydrous methylene chloride (24 ml), followed by PPTS (0.43g, 1.7 mmol) and stirred at under argon atmosphere for 14 h. Thereaction mixture was washed with water (25 ml×2), dried over sodiumsulfate and concentrated to dryness to obtain 6.9 g of 7 as colorlessviscous liquid. To this crude liquid, the solution of tetrabutylammoniumfluoride in THF (1M, 20.4 ml, 20.4 mmol) was added and stirred for 1 hand 30 min. LCMS showed completion of TBS removal. The crude reactionmixture was concentrated and purified by flash silica gel chromatography(Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) to obtain 5.05 g (yield, 98%, MS, ESI,m/z 381.4 [M+H]⁺) of 8, as colorless viscous liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 9

To the stirring solution of 8 (5.35 g, 17 mmol) in anhydrous toluene(100 ml) under argon atmosphere diphenylphosphoryl azide (5.77 g, 21mmol) was added followed by dropwise addition of DBU (3.19 g, 21 mmol).After 30 min, it was placed in 80° C. temperature oil bath and stirredfor 14 h. LCMS shows the completion of the reaction. Cooled down to roomtemperature, 100 ml of water is added and the product is extracted byethyl acetate (75 ml×2). Combined organic phases was washed with water(75 ml) and brine (75 ml), dried over sodium sulfate, concentrated andpurified by flash silica gel chromatography (Heptane/Ethyl acetategradient) to obtain 5.37 g (yield, 93%, MS, ESI, m/z 406.4 [M+Na]⁺) of 9as colorless liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 10

A solution of 9 (5.37 g, 14 mmol) in THF (130 ml), triphenylphosphine(5.50 g, 21 mmol) and water (11 ml) was stirred at 60° C. for 3 h. Thereaction mixture was cooled down to 0° C., Boc anhydride (3.67 g, 16.8mmol) was added followed by triethylamine (2.83 g, 28 mmol). Thereaction mixture was left stirring in same bath overnight. LCMS showscomplete consumption of intermediate amine. It was concentrated andpurified by flash silica gel chromatography (Heptane/Ethyl acetategradient) to obtain 6.3 g (yield, 98%, MS, ESI, m/z 480.5 [M+Na]⁺) of 10as colorless viscous liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 11

To the stirring solution of 10 (Ig, 1.8 mmol) in anhydrous methanol (3.6ml) PPTS (0.46 g, 1.8 mmol) was added and stirred under argon atmospherefor 14 h. TLC shows completion of reaction. Methanol was evaporated; theresidue was dissolved in 20 ml of dichloromethane, washed with water (20ml), concentrated and purified by flash silica gel chromatography(Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) to obtain 0.61 g (yield, 93%, MS, ESI,m/z 374.7 [M+H]⁺) of 11 as colorless viscous liquid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 12

To the stirring solution of 11 (0.25 g, 0.7 mmol) in anhydrous THF (7ml) at 0° C. under argon atmosphere, PPh₃ (0.26 g, 1 mmol) is addedfollowed by dropwise addition of DIAD (0.22 g, 1 mmol) followed byBoc-2-aminoboc imidazole (0.23 g, 0.8 mmol). After stirring overnight atambient temperature the solution was concentrated and purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) to obtain 0.3g (yield 91%) of 12 as colorless sticky solid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 13

To the solution of 12 (0.58 g, 0.91 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (12 ml),bispinacolatodiborane (1.16 g, 4.55 mmol), potassium acetate (0.27 g,2.73 mmol) and PdCl₂ (dppf).CH₂Cl₂ (0.114 g, 0.14 mmol) were added. Themixture was degassed, purged with argon twice and stirred at 80° C. for14 h. Cooled down to room temperature, 20 ml of water was added. Productwas extracted with ethyl acetate (20 ml×2). Combined organic phases werewashed with water (20 ml), 14% ammonium hydroxide (20 ml), water (20 ml)and brine (20 ml). It was dried over sodium sulfate, concentrated andpurified by flash silica gel chromatography (Heptane/Ethyl acetategradient) to obtain 0.430 g (yield 68%) of 13 as a colorless stickysolid. From this reaction mono-boc protected 13 was also isolated (0.14g, yield 25%).

Synthesis of Intermediate 14

To the solution of 13 (0.43 g, 0.63 mmol) in methanol (18 ml), 2 ml ofwater was added. To this mixture were added 5-iodocytosine (0.23 g, 0.94mmol), copper acetate monohydrate (0.19 g, 0.93 mmol) followed bytetramethylehtylenediamine (0.28 g, 1.9 mmol). The mixture was stirredat room temperature under open air. After 17 h the mixture wasconcentrated. 20 ml of water was added. Product was extracted by ethylacetate (25 ml×2). Combined organic phase was washed with water (25 ml),14% ammonium hydroxide (25 ml), water (25 ml) and brine (25 ml), driedover sodium sulfate and concentrated to dryness to obtain 0.5 g ofoff-white solid. This solid was dissolved in 50 ml of ethyl acetate,benzoic anhydride (0.22 g, 0.94 mmol) was added and the mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 4 h. Solvent was evaporated and purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (Heptane/Ethyl acetate gradient) to yield 0.34g (yield, 60%) of 14 as white solid.

Synthesis of Intermediate 15

The solution of 14 (0.34 g, 0.4 mmol) and alkyne (0.16 g, 0.42 mmol) inanhydrous DMF (4 ml) was degassed and purged with argon twice. To thissolution were added N—N-diisopropylethylamine (197 ul, 1.1 mmol)followed by Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.023 g, 0.02 mmol) and CuI (0.076 g, 0.04 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 12 h. LCMS showed completion ofSonogashira coupling. Cooled down to room temperature, 7 ml of methanolwas added and stirred at 80° C. for 3 h. Cooled to room temperature,methanol was evaporated; 25 ml of water was added. Product was extractedby ethyl acetate (25 ml×2). Combined organic phase was washed with water(25 ml), 14% ammonium hydroxide (25 ml), water (25 ml) and brine (25ml). It was dried over sodium sulfate, concentrated and purified byflash silica gel chromatography using a gradient of Methanol (containing0.2% saturated ammonium hydroxide) in dichloromethane from 0% to 10% in16 CV. Desired product fractions were concentrated to obtain 0.15 g(yield 38%) of 15 as yellow solid.

Synthesis of Compound 76

HCl (6.5 ml of 4N in dioxane) was added to a solution of 15 (0.192 g,0.2 mmol) in dichloromethane (15 ml), and stirred at room temperaturefor 1 h. Concentrated and the residue was dissolved in anhydrousmethanol (5 ml). Bis-boc-1-pyrazolecarboxamide (0.065 g, 0.2 mmol) andN—N-diisopropylethylamine (230 ul, 1.2 mmol) were added and stirred atroom temperature for 12 h. Solvent was removed, dissolved intrifluoroacetic acid (17 ml), 17 drops of thioanisole were added andstirred at room temperature for 17 h. It was then concentrated andpurified by HPLC. Desired fractions were concentrated to dryness, TFAwas exchanged with HCl (6N aq., 17 ml×2 in 15 min interval) andlyophilized to obtain 0.055 g (yield 60, MS, ESI, m/z 649 [M+H]⁺) ofCompound 76 as yellow solid.

Referring to Scheme 4, starting diacid 1 can be esterified with analcohol such as methanol under acidic conditions to yield an ester 2,which may be further reduced with a boron reducing agent such as BH₃ DMSto provide alcohol 3. This alcohol 3 may be further protected with asuitable protecting group such as TBS and the secondary alcohol of theresultant intermediate 4 may be further alkylated with an alkylatingreagent such as p-bromo benzyl bromide. The ester group of intermediate5 may be reduced with a boron reagent such as LiBH₄ to yield alcohol 6.The alcohol 6 may be further protected with a suitable protecting groupsuch as THP. After deprotecting on of the hydroxyl groups ofintermediate 7 with TBAF, the resultant intermediate 8 may undergoMitsunobu reaction to yield azide 9, which is further reduced to anamine by reacting the azide with PPh₃ and protecting the resultant aminogroup with BOC group, for example, to produce intermediate 10.Deprotection of the hydroxyl group of 10 yields alcohol 11, which inturn may yield intermediate 12 by reacting 11 with di-BOC protectedaminoimidazole. Intermediate 12 may be converted to a boronic acidderivative by reacting 12 with a suitable boron reagent and a transitionmetal catalyst (e.g., palladium catalyst). Intermediate 13 may reactwith for example iodo cytosine under copper catalysis, followed byprotection of the amino group of the cytosine with a Bz group. Furtherreacting cytosine derivative with an appropriate alkyne under palladiumcatalysis yields a protected pyrazolopyrimidine derivative 15. Upondeprotection and reaction of 15 with Bis-Boc pyraxolecarboxamidine thecompound 76 may be obtained.Synthetic scheme for Compound 108

Experimental (referring to synthetic scheme for compound 108):

Synthesis of Intermediate 1a

To a solution of (S)-H8-BINOL (1.8 g, 6.1 mmol) in toluene (96.0 ml) wasadded anhydrous 4 Å powdered molecular sieves (10.0 g) followed byTi(OiPr)₄ (1.4 g, 4.8 mmol) at RT (Ref: J Org. Chem. 2002, 67,2175-2182). The resulting pale yellow emulsion was then heated at 35° C.in oil bath under argon atmosphere for 90 minutes. Heating wasdiscontinued and the solution was allowed to cool to RT. To thisreaction mixture was added 4-bromobenzaldehyde (4.5 g, 24.2 mmol) in oneportion, the resulting mixture was stirred at RT for 30 minutes. Themixture was then cooled in ice bath (0° C.), Danishefsky's diene (5.0 g,29 mmol) was added drop wise, and the resulting reaction mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 24 hrs. After 24 h, 6N HCl solution in water (8.0ml, 48 mmol) was added at 0° C. (reaction mixture turns dark brown).After 50 minutes, 10.0 ml of a saturated solution of NaHCO₃ was addedand the resulting mixture was filtered through a cintered funnel toremove solids. The layers were separated and the aqueous layer waswashed with EtOAc. The combined organic layers were concentrated andpurified by Combiflash (80 gm column) using 0-75% EtOAc in heptane aseluent to afford 3.4 gm (55%) of 1a [90% ee by HPLC, LC-MS−M+: 253.3].

Synthesis of Intermediate 2a

To a suspension of CuI (15.23 g, 80 mmol) in THF (115.0 ml) at −78° C.was added vinyl magnesium bromide (1N, 80.0 ml, 80 mmol). The resultingmixture was warmed to 0° C. and stirred at 0° C. for 1 hr. To thissolution, DMPU (23.2 ml, 192 mmol) was added followed by TMS-Cl (10.15ml, 80 mmol). The resulting thick paste was cooled to −78° C. in adry-ice acetone bath and stirred for 10 mins. To this mixture, asolution of 1a (3.4 g, 13.44 mmol) in THF (27.0 ml) was added drop wise.The resulting thick paste was stirred at −78° C. in a dry ice-acetonebath for 3 hr and then allowed to warm to RT for 2 hrs. The reaction wasquenched with crushed ice and saturated NH₄Cl solution. Water and EtOAcwere added in reaction mixture and the layers were separated (filterthrough celite if necessary to remove emulsion). The combined organiclayers concentrated and purified using Combiflash to get 1.41 g of 2a(37% and 1.95 g of 1a (57%) [LC-MS: M+: 283.4].

Synthesis of Intermediate 3a

To a solution of 2a (1.4 g, 5 mmol) in methanol (15.0 ml) cooled to 0°C. in ice bath, was added NaBH₄ (0.38 g, 10 mmol) single lot. After 30minutes, the ice bath was removed and reaction mixture was warmed to RTand stirred at RT for 1 hr. The reaction was then quenched with ice andsat. NH₄Cl solution and extracted with EtOAc. The combined organiclayers were concentrated and purified by Combiflash (40 g) to provide1.4 g of 3a (quantitative) [LC-MS: M+: 285.3].

Synthesis of Intermediate 4a

To an ice cooled solution of 3a (0.693 g, 2.45 mmol),N-Boc-2-aminothiazole (0.6 g, 2.94 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (0.96 g,3.7 mmol) in THF (10.0 ml), DIAD was added drop wise. The ice bath wasremoved after 15 minutes and the reaction mixture was allowed to warm toRT. Slight turbidity develops in the reaction mixture after ˜30 mins andsome solid precipitates out after ˜1 hr. After 2 hr, the reactionmixture was concentrated and purified by combiflash (40 g) to obtain0.825 g (72%) of 4a [LC-MS: M+: 465.4].

Synthesis of Intermediate 5a and 6a

To a solution of 4a (0.825 g, 1.8 mmol) in dry THF was added 9-BBN dimer(0.44 g, 1.8 mmol) at RT and the resulting solution was stirred underargon for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was then cooled in ice bath andmethanol (2.0 ml) was added followed by 4 N aqueous NaOH solution and30% H₂O₂ (3.0 ml). The reaction mixture was then stirred at RT for 1 hrand then heated to 50-55° C. for 3 hrs. After cooling to RT, thereaction mixture was extracted with EtOAc, and the combined organiclayers were concentrated and purified using Combiflash (40 g) to obtain0.213 g of 5a (24%) [LC-MS: M+: 485.4] and 0.26 g of 6a (30%) [LC-MS:M+: 485.4].

Synthesis of Intermediate 7a

To a solution of 6a (0.26 g, 0.54 mmol) in toluene (5.0 ml) was addedDPPA (0.3 g, 1.08 mmol) followed by DBU (0.16 g, 1.08 mmol) (bubblesafter DBU addition and solution becomes turbid). The resulting reactionmixture was heated under argon at 80-85° C. for 18 hr. After 18 hr, themixture was cooled to RT, concentrated, and purified by combiflash (40g) to provide 0.26 g of 7a (95%) [LC-MS: M+: 508.5].

Synthesis of Intermediate 8a

To a solution of 7a (0.26 g, 0.51 mmol) in THF (10.0 ml) and water (1.0ml) was added triphenylphosphine (0.27 g, 1.02 mmol) and the resultingreaction mixture was heated with stirring at 60-65° C. in an oil bathfor 21 hr. The reaction mixture was then cooled to RT, triethylamine(0.35 ml, 2.55 mmol) and (Boc)₂O (0.2 g, 1.0 mmol) were added andresulting mixture was stirred at RT for 48-72 h. The reaction mixturewas then concentrated in vacuo and purified by Combiflash to obtain 0.2g (67%) of 8a [LC-MS: M+: 584.5].

Synthesis of Intermediate 9a

To a degassed solution of 8a (0.2 g, 0.34 mmol) in DMSO (6.0 ml) wasadded bispinacalatodiborane (0.104 g, 0.41 mmol) and KOAc (0.10 g, 1.02mmol) followed by PdCl₂(dppf)CH₂Cl₂ (0.028 g, 0.034 mmol). The resultingreaction mixture was then heated under argon at 80-85° C. for 19 hr.After completion of reaction, the reaction mixture was cooled to RT,diluted with water and EtOAc, and aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc(*filter through celite to remove emulsion if necessary). The combinedorganic layers were concentrated and purified using Combiflash toprovide 0.188 g (88%) of 9a [LC-MS: M+: 630.7].

Synthesis of Intermediate 10a

To a solution of 9a (0.188 g, 0.3 mmol) in MeOH:water (10.0 ml, 4:1) wasadded lodocytosine (0.09 g, 0.36 mmol), Cu(OAc)₂ (0.06 g (0.3 mmol) andTMEDA (0.09 ml (0.6 mmol) and the resulting reaction mixture was stirredat RT open to air for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was then concentratedand diluted with water and CH₂Cl₂. The layers were separated and theaqueous layer was washed with CH₂Cl₂. The combined organic layers wereconcentrated to obtain greenish blue foam (−0.275 g) which was dissolvedin EtOAc (6.0 ml). Bz₂O (0.09 g (0.4 mmol) was then added and theresulting mixture was heated under argon at 75-80° C. for 5 hrs. Thereaction mixture was cooled to RT, diluted with NaHCO₃ solution and thelayers were separated. The organic layer was concentrated and purifiedby using Combiflash to afford 0.16 g (63%) of 10a [LC-MS: M+: 843.6].

Synthesis of Intermediate 12a

To a solution of 10a (0.16 g, 0.19 mmol) in DMF (5.0 ml) was added 11a(0.09 g, 0.23 mmol). This mixture was degassed, DIPEA (0.1 ml, 0.6mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.023 g, 0.02 mmol), CuI (0.008 g, 0.04 mmol) werethen added and the resulting reaction mixture was heated under argon at70-75° C. for 13 hr. After 13 hrs, methanol (4.0 ml) was added to thereaction mixture and it was heated for an additional 3 hrs at 75-80° C.The reaction mixture was then cooled, concentrated on rotavap, anddiluted with water and EtOAc. The layers were separated and the aqueouslayer was washed with EtOAc. The combined organic layers were washedwith 14% NH₄OH solution and water, concentrated, and purified bypreparatory TLC (100% EtOAc as solvent) to afford 0.09 g (48%) of 12a[LC-MS: M+: 984.8].

Synthesis of Compound 108

To a solution of 12a (0.09 g, 0.09 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (5.0 ml) was added 4NHCl solution in dioxane (0.5 ml). The resulting reaction mixture wasstirred at RT for 4 hr. The reaction mixture was then concentrated anddried under vacuum to provide crude product [LC-MS: M+: 884.8]. Thiscrude viscous liquid was dissolved in methanol (5.0 ml) and DIPEA (0.17ml, 1.0 mmol) was added followed by N,N′-BisBocgunylpyrazole (13a, 0.04g, 0.12 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 18 hr, thenconcentrated and dried under vacuum to obtain the product as a viscousliquid [LC-MS: M+: 1026.8]. This viscous liquid was dissolved in TFA(5.0 ml) and thioanisole (2-3 drops) was added. The resulting solutionwas heated at 40-45° C. for 3.5 hr. After 3.5 h, the mixture wasconcentrated and purified using preparatory HPLC (30-65% MeOH in waterwith 0.15% TFA). Pure HPLC fractions were concentrated and treated with6.0 N HCl twice to make HCl salt of final compound. Lyophilizationafforded 0.022 g of Compound 108 [LC-MS: M+: 692.7].

Synthetic scheme for Compound 125

Compound 125 was using a similar synthetic protocol as described forCompound 109 starting from Intermediate 5a (Compound 125, 0.05 g)[LC-MS: M+: 692.6].

Compounds of the present disclosure are shown in Table 1. ESI-LCMS(electrospray ionization-liquid chromatography mass spectral) data areprovided, where available. When data is not available this is indicatedby “NA”. The LCMS data are provided using the convention for m/z in theformat, [M+H]+, except where otherwise indicated.

Example 2—Antimicrobial Activity

The compounds of the present disclosure were tested for antimicrobialactivity. These data are presented in Table 2. The Compounds 1-149 wererun against Eschericia coli (E. Coli) strain ATCC25922 and againstStaphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) 11540 strain using a standardmicrodilution assay to determine minimum inhibitory concentrations(MICs). The data is presented whereby a “+” indicates that the compoundhas an MIC value of 16 micrograms/mL or less and a “−” indicates thatthe compound has an MIC value greater than 16 micrograms/mL. It will berecognized by one skilled in the art that the compounds can be assessedagainst other bacterial organisms and that the presentation of data foractivity against Eschericia coli and Staphylococcus aureus areillustrative and in no way is intended to limit the scope of the presentdisclosure. The compounds of the present disclosure can be assayedagainst a range of other microorganisms depending upon the performanceactivity desired to be gathered. Furthermore, the “+” and “−”representation and the selection of a cutoff value of 16 micrograms/mLis also illustrative and in no way is intended to limit the scope of thepresent disclosure. For example, a “−” is not meant to indicate that thecompound necessarily lacks activity or utility, but rather that its MICvalue against the indicated microorganism is greater than 16micrograms/mL.

TABLE 2 Compound No. MIC E. Coli MIC S. aureus 1 + + 2 + + 3 + + 4 + +5 + + 6 + + 7 + + 8 + + 9 + + 10 − − 11 + + 12 − − 13 + + 14 + + 15 + +16 + + 17 + + 18 − − 19 + + 20 − − 21 + + 22 + + 23 − + 24 + + 25 + + 26− + 27 + + 28 + + 29 + + 30 + + 31 + + 32 + + 33 + + 34 + + 35 + +36 + + 37 + + 38 + + 39 + + 40 + + 41 + + 42 + + 43 + + 44 + + 45 + +46 + + 47 + + 48 + + 49 + + 50 + + 51 + + 52 + + 53 + + 54 + + 55 + +56 + + 57 + + 58 + + 59 + + 60 + + 61 + + 62 + + 63 + + 64 + + 65 + +66 + + 67 + + 68 + + 69 + + 70 + + 71 + + 72 + + 73 + + 74 + + 75 + +76 + + 77 + + 78 + + 79 − − 80 − − 81 + + 82 + + 83 + + 84 + + 85 + +86 + + 87 + + 88 + + 89 + + 90 + + 91 + + 92 + + 93 − − 94 + − 95 + +96 + + 97 + + 98 − − 99 + − 100 + + 101 + + 102 + + 103 − − 104 + + 105− − 106 + + 107 + + 108 + + 109 − + 110 − − 111 − + 112 − − 113 + −114 + + 115 + + 116 − − 117 + + 118 − − 119 + + 120 + + 121 + − 122 + +123 − + 124 − − 125 − − 126 − − 127 + + 128 + + 129 + + 130 + − 131 − −132 + + 133 + + 134 + + 135 + + 136 − − 137 + + 138 + + 139 + + 140 + +141 + + 142 + + 143 + + 144 + − 145 − − 146 − − 147 − − 148 + + 149 + +150 + + 151 + + 152 + + 153 n/a n/a

TABLE 2a Compound No. MIC E. Coli MIC S. aureus 159 + + 160 + + 161 + +162 + + 163 + + 164 + + 165 + + 166 + + 167 + + 168 + + 169 + + 170 + +171 + + 172 + + 173 + + 174 + + 175 + + 176 + + 177 + + 178 + +

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EQUIVALENTS

The disclosure can be embodied in other specific forms without departingfrom the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The foregoingembodiments are therefore to be considered in all respects illustrativerather than limiting on the disclosure described herein. Scope of thedisclosure is thus indicated by the appended claims rather than by theforegoing description, and all changes that come within the meaning andrange of equivalency of the claims are intended to be embraced therein.

What is claimed is:
 1. A compound of Formula (A):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer wherein:

is a single or a double bond; X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂,—CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇)cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHCH₂heteroaryl, —CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl,—CH₂heterocycloalkyl, —NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl,wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroarylare optionally substituted with one or more R₇; Z is O, CH₂, NR₁₁, orS(O)_(p); W is N(R₅) or C(R₅)(R_(5′)); R₁ is H, (C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₂-C₄)alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃)haloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, halogen, —NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl, and heterocycloalkyl are optionally substituted withone or more R₁₂; or R₁ and R₂ together with the carbon atoms to whichthey are attached form a (C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl; R₂ is—F, —Cl, —CF₃, —SCF₃, or —OCF₃; R₃ is H or —NO₂; R₄ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₃) alkenyl, halogen, or —NO₂; R₅ is H or —CH₃; R_(5′) is H; or R₆is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃)alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NHheteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; or R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms towhich they are attached and the Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms,form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkyl or a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ringcontaining 1-3 heteroatoms optionally substituted with one or more R₉;or when W is N(R₅), R₆ and W together with the Z atom connecting W andthe carbon atom to which R₆ is attached, form a 5- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatoms optionally substitutedwith one or more R₉; at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H; each R₇ isindependently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, —OH, or —NH₂; each R₈ isindependently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or—NHR₁₀; each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl, —NHheterocycloalkyl,or —NHheteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents independently selected from —NHC(NH)NH₂,—OH and —NH₂; each R₁₀ is independently —CH₂aryl optionally substitutedwith (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen; R₁₁ is H, —NHC(NH)NH₂, —C(O)H,—C(O)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —C(O)O(C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₃-C₆)cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl is optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected from—OH, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, —NH₂, and —NHC(NH)NH₂; each R₁₂ is independentlyselected from (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl,halogen, —OH, —NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —N((C₁-C₄) alkyl)₂, and oxo; R₁₃is —CH₃, —CH═CH₂, —CF₃, —CH₂F, or —CH₂OH; R_(13′) is H or —CH₃; n is 1or 2; each p is independently 0, 1, or 2; and provided that when Z isNH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H or F, R₃ is H, R₅ is methyl,and R₆ is H, then R₄ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, F, I, or —NO₂.2. The compound of claim 1, wherein when Z is NH, X is —NHC(NH)NH₂,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃ alkyl) or —CH₂NH₂, and R₅ is H or CH₃,then R₆ is not CH₃, —CH═CH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH or a group ofFormula:

and when Z is NH, X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂,—CH₂NH₂ or a group of Formula:

then R₅ and R₆ do not from a ring of Formula:

and when Z is O, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, and R₅ is H, then R₆ is not agroup of Formula:


3. A compound of Formula (I):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer wherein:

is a single or a double bond; X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂,—CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇)cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHCH₂heteroaryl, —CH₂NHheteroaryl, —CH(OH)heteroaryl,—CH₂heterocycloalkyl, —NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl,wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and heteroarylare optionally substituted with one or more R₇; Z is O, CH₂, NR₁₁, orS(O)_(p); R₁ is H, (C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl,(C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl, halogen, —NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₂-C₄)alkenyl, and heterocycloalkyl are optionally substituted with one ormore R₁₂; or R₁ and R₂ together with the carbon atoms to which they areattached form a (C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl; R₂ is —F, —Cl,—CF₃, —SCF₃, or —OCF₃; R₃ is H or —NO₂; R₄ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃)alkenyl, halogen, or —NO₂; R₅ is H or —CH₃; or R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH,—CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂,—CH₂heterocycloalkyl, —CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or—CH₂NH₂heteroaryl, wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more R₈; or R₅ and R₆ together withthe carbon atoms to which they are attached and the Z atom connectingsaid two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkyl or a 5- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatoms optionally substitutedwith one or more R₉; at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H; each R₇ isindependently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, halogen, oxo, —OH, or —NH₂; each R₈ isindependently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, oxo, —NH₂, or—NHR₁₀; each R₉ is independently (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —NH₂,—NH₂C(NH)NH₂, —NH₂C(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂heteroaryl,—NHheterocycloalkyl, or —NHheteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from —OH and —NH₂; each R₁₀ is independently —CH₂aryloptionally substituted with (C₁-C₃) alkoxy or halogen; R₁₁ is H,—NHC(NH)NH₂, —C(O)H, —C(O)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —C(O)O(C₁-C₄) alkyl, (C₁-C₄)alkyl, (C₃-C₆) cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄)alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from —OH, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, —NH₂, and —NHC(NH)NH₂;each R₁₂ is independently selected from (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl, halogen, —OH, —NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₄) alkyl,—N((C₁-C₄) alkyl)₂, and oxo; R₁₃ is —CH₃, —CH═CH₂, —CF₃, —CH₂F, or—CH₂OH; R_(13′) is H or —CH₃; n is 1 or 2; each p is independently 0, 1,or 2; and provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁is H, R₃ is H, R₅ is methyl, and R₆ is H, then R₄ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₃) alkenyl, halogen, or —NO₂.
 4. The compound of any one of claims1-3, wherein: Z is O, CH₂, or NH; R₁ is H or —NO₂; R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃;R₄ is H or —NO₂; R₁₁ is H; R₁₃ is —CH₃; and R_(13′) is H.
 5. Thecompound of any one of claims 1-4, wherein: R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃,—(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)₂NH₂, —CH₂NHCH₂CH₃, —CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂,—CH₂heterocycloalkyl, —CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or—CH₂NH₂heteroaryl, wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more R₈.
 6. The compound of any oneof claims 1-4, wherein: R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃)haloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃)alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)hetero aryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; and provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃ is H, R₄ is H, then R₆ is not H, —CH₃, —CH₂OH,—CH₂NH₂NH₂, or —CH═CH₂.
 7. The compound of any one of claims 1-6,wherein: R₆ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂CH₂OH, —CH₂OH, —CH₂S(O)₂NH₂,CH₂NHCH₂CH₃, —CH₂C(O)NH₂, —CH₂CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or a group of Formulae:

wherein any one of the Formulae is optionally substituted with one ormore R₈.
 8. The compound of any one of claims 1-7, wherein: R₆ is(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂,—(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂,—(CH₂)_(n)NH₂,

wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl are optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; and provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H, R₃ is H, R₄ is H, then R₆ is not (C₁-C₃) alkyl or(C₂-C₃) alkenyl.
 9. The compound of any one of claims 1-8, wherein: R₆is

and provided that when Z is NH, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H,R₃ is H, R₄ is H, then R₆ is not (C₁-C₃) alkyl or (C₂-C₃) alkenyl. 10.The compound of any one of claims 1-9, wherein: X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃,—CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl,—CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, heteroaryl, —NHCH₂heteroaryl, —CH₂NHheteroaryl,—CH(OH)heteroaryl, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl, —NHCH₂heterocycloalkyl, or—CH₂NHheterocycloalkyl, wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl, cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl are optionally substituted with one ormore R₇; R₁ is H; R₃ is H; R₄ is H; R₅ and R₆ together with the carbonatoms to which they are attached and the Z atom connecting said twocarbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkyl or a 5- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatoms optionally substitutedwith one or more R₉; provided that when Z is NH, R₁ is H, R₂ is H, R₃ isH and R₄ is H, then X is not —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃.
 11. The compound of any oneof claims 1-10, wherein: X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄)alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, or—CH(OH)heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl, cycloalkyl, and heteroarylare optionally substituted with one or more R₇; R₁ is H; R₃ is H; R₄ isH; R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attachedand the Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆)cycloalkyl or a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3heteroatoms optionally substituted with one or more R₉; and providedthat when Z is NH, R₁ is H, R₂ is H, R₃ is H and R₄ is H, then X is not—CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃.
 12. The compound of any one of claims 1-11, wherein: Xis —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄)haloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl, or a group selected from:

wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl, cycloalkyl, and any one of the abovestructures are optionally substituted with one or more R₇.
 13. Thecompound of any one of claims 1-12, wherein when Z is NH and X is—NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, then R₅ and R₆ do not from a ring ofFormula:


14. The compound of claim 12, wherein the compound is not:


15. The compound of any one of claims 1-12, wherein when Z is NH and Xis any one of the following Formulae:

then R₅ and R₆ do not from a ring of Formula:


16. The compound of any one of claims 1-15, wherein: R₅ and R₆ form aring of Formula:


17. The compound of any one of claims 1-16, wherein: X is

wherein each heterocycloalkyl and heteroaryl in the above structures isoptionally substituted with one or more R₇; R₁ is H; R₃ is H; R₄ is H;R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached andthe Z atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a (C₅-C₆) cycloalkylor a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatomsoptionally substituted with one or more R₉; and provided that when Z isNH, R₁ is H, R₂ is H, R₃ is H and R₄ is H, then X is not —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃.18. The compound of any one of claims 1-17, wherein Z is O; W is CH₂;and R₆ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, CH₂NH₂, CH₂NHheteroaryl, CH₂N((C₁-C₃)alkyl)₂, or —CH₂NHC(═NH) (C₁-C₃) alkyl.
 19. The compound of claim 1 or2, wherein Z is O; W is CH₂; and R₆ is CH₃, —CH═CH₂, CH₂F,—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂—N(CH₃)₂, —CH₂NHC(═NH)CH₃, —CH₂OH, —CH₂NH₂,—CH₂NH₂thiazole, —CH₂NH₂imidazole or —CH₂NH₂pyridine, wherein saidpyridine is optionally substituted with at least one F.
 20. The compoundof claim 18 or 19, wherein when X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, then R₆ is not agroup of Formula:


21. The compound of any one of claims 1-20, wherein: Z is O; R₆ is H,(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂,—(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂,—(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl, —CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl,—(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl, wherein the heteroaryl andheterocycloalkyl is optionally substituted with one or more R₈; and atleast one of R₅ and R₆ is not H.
 22. The compound of any one of claims1-17, wherein: Z is CH₂; R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl,(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂,—CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —CH₂heterocycloalkyl,—CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or —CH₂NH₂heteroaryl,wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈; and at least one of R₅ and R₆ is not H.
 23. Thecompound of any one of claims 1-17, wherein: Z is NH; R₆ is H, (C₁-C₃)alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH,—CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂,—CH₂heterocycloalkyl, —CH₂NH₂heterocycloalkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)heteroaryl, or—CH₂NH₂heteroaryl, wherein the heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more R₈; at least one of R₅ and R₆ isnot H; and provided that when X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂ or —CH₂NH₂, R₁ is H,R₃ is H, R₄ is H, then R₆ is not H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl or (C₂-C₃) alkenyl.24. The compound of any one of claims 1-23, wherein: X is —CH₂NH₂ or—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂; Z is NH; R₁ is H or —NO₂; R₂ is —Cl or —OCF₃; R₃ is H or—NO₂; R₄ is —NO₂; R₅ is H or —CH₃; and R₆ is H.
 25. The compound of anyone of claims 1-24, wherein X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, or—CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂.
 26. The compound of any one of claims 1-24, wherein X is—CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄) alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇)cycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl,cycloalkyl, and heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more R₇.27. The compound of any one of claims 1-24, wherein X is—CH(OH)heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more R₇.
 28. Thecompound of any one of claims 1-24, wherein X is

wherein each is optionally substituted with one or more R₇.
 29. Thecompound of any one of claims 1-28, wherein R₂ is —Cl.
 30. The compoundof any one of claims 1-29, wherein R₁ is H, R₃ is H and R₄ is H.
 31. Thecompound of any one of claims 1-30, wherein Z is NH.
 32. The compound ofany one of claims 1-30, wherein Z is O.
 33. The compound of any one ofclaims 1-30, wherein Z is CH₂.
 34. The compound of any one of claims1-33, wherein R₅ is H.
 35. The compound of any one of claims 1-34,wherein W is NR₅.
 36. The compound of any one of claims 1-34, wherein Wis CHR₅.
 37. The compound of any one of claims 1-36, wherein R₆ is(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl.
 38. The compoundof any one of claims 1-36, wherein R₆ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl,or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl and X is —CH₂NHCH₂C(O)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₄)alkyl, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl, or —CH₂NHC(NH)heteroaryl, or—CH(OH)heteroaryl, wherein the (C₁-C₄) alkyl, cycloalkyl and heteroarylis optionally substituted with one or more R₇.
 39. The compound of anyone of claims 1-36, wherein R₆ is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OH,—CH₂S(O)_(p)NH₂, —CH₂NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —CH₂C(O)NH₂, or —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂. 40.The compound of any one of claims 1-36, wherein R₆ is

wherein each heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more R₈.
 41. The compound of any one of claims 1-36, whereinR₆ is


42. The compound of any one of claims 1-41 having any one of thefollowing Formulae:


43. The compound of any one of claims 3-42, wherein: wherein when Z isNH, X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃ alkyl) or—CH₂NH₂, and R₅ is H or CH₃, then R₆ is not CH₃, —CH═CH₂, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂,—(CH₂)_(n)OH or a group of Formula:

and when Z is NH, X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂,—CH₂NH₂ or a group of Formula:

then R₅ and R₆ do not from a ring of Formula:

and when Z is O, X is —CH₂NHC(NH)NH₂, and R₅ is H, then R₆ is not agroup of Formula:


44. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compound of Formula A isselected from any one of compounds 1, 3-78, 81-92, 96, 97, 106-111, 119,120, 123, 127, 128, 132-135, 137, 138, 143, 150-153 listed in Table 1.45. A compound of Formula B:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer wherein: X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —NHS(O)₂(C₁-C₃) alkyl, or heterocycloalkyl; Z isO, CH₂ or NR₁₁. R₁ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄)alkynyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,halogen, CN or —NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl and(C₁-C₃) alkoxy are optionally substituted with one or more R₁₂; R₂ ishalogen, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —S(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, or —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl;R₃ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃)alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN or —NO₂,wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy areoptionally substituted with one or more R₁₂; R₅ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN or —NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy are optionally substituted with oneor more R₁₂; R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl,(C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, or —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, wherein the(C₁-C₃) alkyl is optionally substituted with at least one —NHC(NH)NH₂,—NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, halogen, —OH, —S(O)₂NH₂, C(O)NH₂,—NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, or —N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂; R₁₁ is H or (C₁-C₄)alkyl; each R₁₂ is independently selected from halogen, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy,—OH, —NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂, and oxo; R₁₃ is H,(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, —(C₃-C₅) cycloalkyl,(C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃)haloalkyl, halogen, CN or —NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄)alkenyl and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy are optionally substituted with one or moreR₁₂; and R₁₄ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl,(C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN or—NO₂.
 46. The compound of claim 45, wherein X is —NHC(═NH)NH₂ or—NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl.
 47. The compound of claim 45, wherein X is—NHC(═NH)NH₂.
 48. The compound of claim 45, wherein X is —NHC(NH)CH₃.49. The compound of any one of claims 45-48, wherein Z is O or NH. 50.The compound of any one of claims 45-48, wherein Z is O.
 51. Thecompound of any one of claims 45-48, wherein Z is NH.
 52. The compoundof any one of claims 45-51, wherein R₁ is H.
 53. The compound of any oneof claims 45-52, wherein R₂ is halogen, CF₃, —SCF₃, or —OCF₃.
 54. Thecompound of any one of claims 45-52, wherein R₂ is Cl or —OCF₃.
 55. Thecompound of any one of claims 45-52, wherein R₂ is Cl.
 56. The compoundof any one of claims 45-55, wherein R₃ is H.
 57. The compound of any oneof claims 45-56, wherein R₅ is H.
 58. The compound of any one of claims45-57, wherein R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃)alkylene-NHC(NH)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃)haloalkyl, —(C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-S(O)₂NH₂, (C₁-C₃)alkylene-C(O)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH(C₁-C₃)alkyl, or (C₁-C₃) alkylene-N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂.
 59. The compound of anyone of claims 45-57, wherein R_(G) is CH₃, CH═CH₂, —CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂,—CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂F, CH₂CH₂OH, CH₂OH, —CH₂—S(O)₂NH₂, —CH₂—C(O)NH₂,—CH₂NH₂, —CH₂CH₂NH₂, —CH₂—NH-ethyl, or —CH₂—N(CH₃)₂.
 60. The compound ofany one of claims 45-57, wherein R_(G) is —CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂ or—CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃.
 61. The compound of any one of claims 45-60, whereinR₁₁ is H.
 62. The compound of any one of claims 45-61, wherein R₁₃ is(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —(C₃-C₅) cycloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,(C₁-C₃) alkylene-(C₁-C₃) alkoxy or (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl.
 63. Thecompound of any one of claims 45-61, wherein R₁₃ is CH₃, CH═CH₂,cyclopropyl, —CH₂F, CH₂OCH₃ or —CH₂OH.
 64. The compound of any one ofclaims 45-61, wherein R₁₃ is CH₃.
 65. The compound of any one of claims45-64, wherein R₁₄ is H or (C₁-C₃) alkyl.
 66. The compound of any one ofclaims 45-64, wherein R₁₄ is H.
 67. The compound of any one of claims45-61, wherein R₁₃ is CH₃ and R₁₄ is CH₃.
 68. The compound of claim 45,wherein Z is O or NH; X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHC(NH)CH₃,—NHS(O)₂CH₃, or imidazolidinone; R₁ is H; R₂ is halogen, CF₃, —SCF₃, or—OCF₃; R₃ is H; R₅ is H; R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl,(C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —(C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-S(O)₂NH₂,(C₁-C₃) alkylene-C(O)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH₂, (C₁-C₃)alkylene-NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, or (C₁-C₃) alkylene-N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂; R₁₃ is(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, —(C₃-C₅) cycloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,(C₁-C₃) alkylene-(C₁-C₃) alkoxy or (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl; and R₁₄ is H or(C₁-C₃) alkyl.
 69. The compound of claim 45, wherein: Z is O or NH; X is—NHC(═NH)NH₂ or —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl; R₁ is H; R₂ is Cl or —OCF₃; R₃ isH; R₅ is H; R_(G) is CH₃, CH═CH₂, —CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃,—CH₂F, CH₂CH₂OH, CH₂OH, —CH₂—S(O)₂NH₂, —CH₂—C(O)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂,—CH₂CH₂NH₂, —CH₂—NH-ethyl, or —CH₂—N(CH₃)₂; R₁₃ is CH₃, CH═CH₂,cyclopropyl, —CH₂F, CH₂OCH₃ or —CH₂OH; and R₁₄ is H or CH₃.
 70. Thecompound of claim 45, wherein: Z is NH; X is —NHC(═NH)NH₂; R₁ is H; R₂is Cl; R₃ is H; R₅ is H; R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —(C₁-C₃)hydroxyalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)NH₂, (C₁-C₃)alkylene-NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-S(O)₂NH₂, (C₁-C₃)alkylene-C(O)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH₂ or (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH(C₁-C₃)alkyl; R₁₃ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl; and R₁₄ is H.
 71. The compound of claim 70,wherein: R_(G) is —CH₂F, CH₂CH₂OH, CH₂OH, —CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂,—CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂—S(O)₂NH₂, —CH₂—C(O)NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂CH₂NH₂ or—CH₂—NH-ethyl; R₁₃ is CH₃; and R₁₄ is H.
 72. The compound of claim 45,wherein: when Z is NH, X —NHC(NH)NH₂ or —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl and R₅ isH or (C₁-C₃) alkyl, then R_(G) is not (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl,(C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH₂ or —(C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl.
 73. The compound of claim71, wherein: when Z is NH, X —NHC(NH)NH₂ and R₅ is H, then R_(G) is notCH₃, CH═CH₂, CH₂NH₂, —CH₂CH₂NH₂, CH₂CH₂OH or CH₂OH.
 74. The compound ofclaim 45, wherein: Z is O; X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃)alkyl, —NHS(O)₂(C₁-C₃) alkyl, or heterocycloalkyl; R₂ is halogen or—O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl; R₃ is H; R₅ is H; R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃)alkenyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃)alkyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —(C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH₂ or(C₁-C₃) alkylene-N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂; R₁₃ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄)alkenyl, —(C₃-C₅) cycloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃)alkylene-(C₁-C₃) alkoxy or (C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl; and R₁₄ is H or (C₁-C₃)alkyl.
 75. The compound of claim 45, wherein: Z is O; X is —NHC(NH)NH₂,—NHC(O)NH₂, —NHC(NH)CH₃, —NHS(O)₂CH₃, or imidazolidinone; R₂ is Cl or—OCF₃; R₃ is H; R₅ is H; R_(G) is CH₃, CH═CH₂, —CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂,—CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂F, CH₂CH₂OH, CH₂OH, —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂CH₂NH₂ or—CH₂—N(CH₃)₂; R₁₃ is CH₃, CH═CH₂, cyclopropyl, —CH₂F, CH₂OCH₃ or —CH₂OH;and R₁₄ is H or CH₃.
 76. The compound of claim 45 having Formula B-1:


77. The compound of claim 76, wherein R₁₃ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl.
 78. Thecompound of claim 76, wherein R₁₃ is CH₃.
 79. The compound of claim 76,wherein R_(G) is not (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, (C₁-C₃)alkylene-NH₂ or —(C₁-C₃) hydroxyalkyl.
 80. The compound of claim 76,wherein R_(G) is not CH₃, CH═CH₂, CH₂NH₂, —CH₂CH₂NH₂, CH₂CH₂OH or CH₂OH.81. The compound of claim 76, wherein R_(G) is (C₁-C₃)alkylene-NHC(NH)NH₂, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-S(O)₂NH₂ or (C₁-C₃) alkylene-C(O)NH₂. 82.The compound of claim 76, wherein R_(G) is (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)NH₂,(C₁-C₃) alkylene-NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkylene-S(O)₂NH₂ or(C₁-C₃) alkylene-C(O)NH₂.
 83. The compound of claim 76, wherein R_(G) is—CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂, —CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂F, —CH₂—S(O)₂NH₂, —CH₂—C(O)NH₂.84. The compound of claim 76, wherein R_(G) is —CH₂—NHC(NH)NH₂,—CH₂—NHC(NH)CH₃, —CH₂—S(O)₂NH₂, —CH₂—C(O)NH₂.
 85. The compound of claim45 having Formula B-2:


86. The compound of claim 85 having any one of the following Formulae:


87. The compound of claim 76, wherein the compound is selected from anyone of compounds 4, 13, 15, 30, 57, 61, 67, and 107 listed in Table 1.88. The compound of claim 85, wherein the compound is selected from anyone of compounds 59, 64, 66, 68, 71, 72, 132, and 135 listed in Table 1and compounds 159-178 listed in Table 1a.
 89. A compound of Formula C:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer wherein: X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂,—NHC(O)(C₁-C₃) alkyl or —NHC(NH)(C₁-C₃) alkyl; Z is O, CH₂ or NR₁₁. R₁is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy,(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN or —NO₂, wherein the(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₁₂; R₂ is halogen, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—S(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, or —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl; R₃ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl,—O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN or —NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl,(C₂-C₄) alkenyl and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy are optionally substituted with oneor more R₁₂; R₅ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl,(C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN or—NO₂, wherein the (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy areoptionally substituted with one or more R₁₂; R_(A) is heteroaryl,(C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH-heteroaryl or (C₁-C₃) alkylene-heteroaryl, each ofwhich is optionally substituted with at least one R₁₂; R₁₁ is H or(C₁-C₃) alkyl; each R₁₂ is independently selected from halogen, (C₁-C₃)alkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, —OH, —NH₂, —NH(C₁-C₃) alkyl, —N((C₁-C₃) alkyl)₂,and oxo; R₁₃ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl,—(C₃-C₅) cycloalkyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₃)hydroxyalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, halogen, CN or —NO₂, wherein the(C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl and (C₁-C₃) alkoxy are optionallysubstituted with one or more R₁₂; and R₁₄ is H, (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₄)alkenyl, (C₂-C₄) alkynyl, (C₁-C₃) alkoxy, (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, —O(C₁-C₃)haloalkyl, halogen, CN or —NO₂.
 90. The compound of claim 89, wherein Xis —NHC(NH)NH₂.
 91. The compound of claim 89 or 90, wherein Z is O orNH.
 92. The compound of claim 89 or 90, wherein Z is O.
 93. The compoundof claim 89 or 90, wherein Z is NH.
 94. The compound of any one ofclaims 89-93, wherein R₁ is H.
 95. The compound of any one of claims89-94, wherein R₂ is halogen.
 96. The compound of any one of claims89-95, wherein R₃ is H.
 97. The compound of any one of claims 89-96,wherein R₅ is H.
 98. The compound of any one of claims 89-97, whereinR_(A) is (C₁-C₃) alkylene-NH-heteroaryl or (C₁-C₃) alkylene-heteroaryl.99. The compound of any one of claims 89-97, wherein R_(A) is a group ofany one of the following Formulae:

wherein each Formulae is optionally substituted with 1-4 R₁₂.
 100. Thecompound of any one of claims 89-99, wherein R₁₃ is (C₁-C₃) alkyl. 101.The compound of the one of claims 89-99, wherein R₁₃ is CH₃.
 102. Thecompound of any one of claims 89-101, wherein R₁₄ is H.
 103. Thecompound of claim 89, wherein when Z is NH and X is —NHC(NH)NH₂, thenR_(A) is not a group of Formulae:


104. The compound of claim 89, wherein when Z is O and X is —NHC(NH)NH₂,then R_(A) is not a group of Formula:


105. The compound of claim 89 having a Formula C-1:


106. The compound of claim 89 having Formula C-2:


107. The compound of claim 105, wherein the compound is selected fromany one of the compounds 7, 14, 21, 24, 25, 33, 36, 37-40, 45-51, 54-56,58, 62, 63, 65 and 106 listed in Table
 1. 108. The compound of claim106, wherein the compound is selected from any one of the compounds 60,75 and 76 listed in Table
 1. 109. A compound of Formula (II):

or or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, orester of said compound or tautomer, wherein: X′ is —NHC(NH)NH₂,—NHC(NH)CH₃, —NHheteroaryl, or -heteroaryl; each Y′ is independently CH₂or NH; Z′ is O, NH, or CH₂; R_(5′) is H or —CH₃; R_(6′) is (C₁-C₃)alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, or (C₁-C₃) haloalkyl, wherein the alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from halogen, —NHC(NH)NH₂, and —NHheteroaryl; or R_(5′) andR_(6′) together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached and theZ atom connecting said two carbon atoms, form a 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl ring containing 1-3 heteroatoms optionally substitutedwith one or more R₁₀₁; R₅₀ is H or —C(NH)NH₂; R₆₀ is H or (C₁-C₅) alkyl,wherein the alkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from (C₁-C₂) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₁-C₂)haloalkyl, (C₁-C₂) hydroxyalkyl, and —NH₂; each R₁₀₁ is independentlyselected from (C₁-C₃) alkyl, (C₂-C₃) alkenyl, halogen, —NH₂, and—NHheteroaryl wherein the alkyl is optionally substituted with one ormore substituents independently selected from —NH₂ and —NHC(NH)NH₂; r isO, 1, 2, or 3; and s is 0 or
 1. 110. The compound of claim 109, whereinZ′ is NH.
 111. The compound of claim 109, wherein Z′ is O.
 112. Thecompound of claim 109, wherein Z′ is CH₂.
 113. The compound of any oneof claims 109-112, wherein R₅₀ is H.
 114. The compound of any one ofclaims 109-112, wherein R₅₀ is —C(NH)NH₂.
 115. The compound of any oneof claims 109-114, wherein r is 0 and s is
 0. 116. The compound of anyone of claims 109-114, wherein r is 3 and s is
 1. 117. A compound ofFormula (III):

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or esterof said compound or tautomer, wherein: each Y′ is independently CH₂ orNH₂; R₇₀ is H or —C(NH)NH₂; R₈₀ is H or (C₁-C₅) alkyl, wherein the alkyloptionally substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from (C₁-C₂) alkyl, (C₂-C₄) alkenyl, (C₁-C₂) haloalkyl, (C₁-C₂)hydroxyalkyl, and —NH₂; o is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and q is 0 or
 1. 118. Thecompound of claim 117, wherein R₇₀ is H.
 119. The compound of claim 117,wherein R₇₀ is —C(NH)NH₂.
 120. The compound of any one of claims116-119, wherein o is 0 and q is
 0. 121. The compound of any one ofclaims 116-119, wherein o is 3 and q is
 1. 122. A compound selected fromTable 1 or Table 1a or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, or ester of said compound or tautomer.
 123. Apharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier and a compound of any one of claims 1-122 or a tautomer thereof,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or ester of said compound ortautomer.
 124. A method of treating a microbial infection comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of acompound of any one of claims 1-122, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, or ester of said compound or tautomer.125. A method of preventing a microbial infection comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of acompound of any one of claims 1-122, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, or ester of said compound or tautomer.126. A method of reducing the risk of a microbial infection comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of acompound of any one of claims 1-122, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, or ester of said compound or tautomer.127. A method of delaying the onset of a microbial infection comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of acompound of any one of claims 1-122, or a tautomer thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, or ester of said compound or tautomer.128. Use of a compound according to any one of claims 1-122, or atautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, in the manufacture of a medicamentfor treating, preventing, or reducing a microbial infection in asubject.
 129. A compound according to any one of claims 1-122, or atautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug of said compound or tautomer, for use in treating, preventing,or reducing a microbial infection in a subject.